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SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 1299 p4p, 1712 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 203 p4p, 254 weight class). Piano comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Piano Man. Klos has chosen Our Father Enki as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 45 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
Piano slips a jab from Klos.
Piano throws a quick counter head kick but Klos was just out of range.
Piano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Piano blocks a jab.
Klos blocks a low kick nicely.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPiano .
Klos fails to land with a series of punches.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piano counters with a good low kick that Klos was not able to check.
Piano slips under a jab.
It appears Piano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Klos misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands with an uppercut that bounces Piano off the cage and back into range.
Klos throws a right hand that misses
and Piano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klos throws a poor cross that misses
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klos missing with a left hand there. Piano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klos misses with a wild combination.
Piano is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Klos misses.
Klos 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.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piano circles away quickly and effectively.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Piano moved out of range.
Piano is looking for a counter combo.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Klos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klos.
Klos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Piano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klos.
Piano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Piano 's head but Piano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Klos misses its intended target.
Piano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Piano blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piano drops his hands momentarily and Klos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Piano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano .
Klos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Piano misses its target.
Klos misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos throws a series of punches but Piano avoids them all with ease.
Klos cracks Piano with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Piano 's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Piano slips a straight right by Klos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos throws a combination that misses
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piano cracks Klos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Piano takes a swing at Klos's ribcage but misses.
Klos misses with a double jab.
Klos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klos throws a poor cross that misses
and Piano counters with a body kick that stops Klos in his tracks momentarily.
Klos looks winded!
Piano slips under a jab.
Piano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piano misses with a kick to the body.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Piano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klos blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Piano moves away from the strike by Klos.
Klos misses with a lunging right hand
and Piano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano .
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos misses with a left hand
and Piano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Piano lands with a nice body kick.
Piano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
It seemed like Klos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Rick Piano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piano digs a good body shot into Klos's ribs.
Jab, jab by Klos - just one landing.
Piano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piano throws out the jab.
Klos throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Piano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Klos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klos will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Klos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piano is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Klos misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Piano misses its target.
Klos is breathing heavily.
Piano digs a good body shot into Klos's ribs.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos has a takedown stuffed.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Klos misses with a straight right.
A big left from Klos misses.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Piano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piano .
Piano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rick Piano is winning the standup battle so far.
Klos throws a series of punches but Piano moves out of range.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Klos throws an overhand right that lands on Piano 's shoulder, as Piano tries to avoid the shot.
Klos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piano swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano .
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a body kick that stops Klos in his tracks momentarily.
Klos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Piano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Piano misses the shot to the body.
Piano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rick Piano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klos avoids the body shot from Piano .
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Klos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Klos might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Piano has got the better of the exchanges.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piano counters with a head kick that drops Klos to the mat! Klos scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos misses with an uppercut
and Piano counters with a nice right hand that sends Klos toppling to the canvas! Klos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Piano finish him?!
 Klos is rocked!
Piano lands with a good body shot.
Klos is still on wobbly legs! Can Piano finish him?
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano staying out of range there.
Piano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Klos seems to have recovered his senses.
Klos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rick Piano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piano circles away quickly and effectively.
Klos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
Klos swings widly with a right hand
and Piano counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos misses with an uppercut. Piano saw that one coming.
Klos scores with a punch to the head.
Klos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Piano .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos misses with a right hand
and Piano counters with a left to the body.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano .
Klos looks to land a left hand but Piano moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Piano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klos.
Sloppy strikes from Klos. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Piano misses the target.
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Piano ducks down to avoid it.
Piano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Klos avoids it.
Klos falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Piano counter with a right hand.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Klos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klos will feel that in the morning.
Klos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piano throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Piano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Piano .
Piano takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Klos misses.
Piano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Klos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Piano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Klos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Klos misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Piano misses its target.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Piano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano takes a swing at Klos's ribcage but misses.
Piano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piano looks for the body kick but Klos saw that one coming.
Klos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Piano is looking to wear down Klos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klos lands the left hand.
Klos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Piano leaves Klos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piano counters with a stiff right hand.
Klos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klos throws a right hand that misses
and Piano counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Piano .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Klos! Piano dives in looking to finish! Klos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Piano !
After the big win, Rick Piano made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Cal Klos had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but I'll be back soon to kick some ass. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 855 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Andrew Frame (ranked 121 p4p, 161 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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska scores with a nice body kick.
Niska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch but Frame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frame misses with a jab to the body
and Niska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niska is looking to land body kicks.
Niska pushes Frame up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska prevents Frame from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Niska.
Frame breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frame misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Niska misses its intended target.
Niska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frame at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska tests Frame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame throws a lazy right hand but Niska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frame 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.
Niska ducks under a wild hook from Frame.
Frame misses with a lunging right hand
and Niska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niska jabs Frame right on the nose. Frame blinks but takes it well.
Niska lands a leg kick that knocks Frame off balance momentarily.
Frame explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Niska lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frame is rocked!
Crack! Niska connects with the perfect overhand right and Frame falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Niska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juha Niska!
Juha Niska 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 831 p4p, 570 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 117 p4p, 80 weight class). Jones Jr has chosen The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Ballad of Jim Jones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! Rishkinov slams his shin into Jones Jr's torso.
Jones Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rishkinov lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands with a nice body kick.
Jones Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rishkinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones Jr. Jones Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones Jr looks to throw the jab but Rishkinov is out of range.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Rishkinov finds it's way through Jones Jr's defenses.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rishkinov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones Jr is trying to control Rishkinov's posture but Rishkinov avoids it.
Jones Jr is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones Jr is avoiding damage well.
Rishkinov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Rishkinov lands an elbow.
Rishkinov throws an elbow but Jones Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Rishkinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rishkinov is working Jones Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones Jr is trying to improve his position.
Jones Jr is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov cracks Jones Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rishkinov scoring with punches and elbows.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rishkinov lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov is working Jones Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Jones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rishkinov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rishkinov cracks Jones Jr with a big elbow.
Jones Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rishkinov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones Jr tries to bench press Rishkinov off him but Rishkinov keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Rishkinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones Jr, who protects the arm well.
Rishkinov cracks Jones Jr with a big elbow.
Rishkinov scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound from side control.
Rishkinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rishkinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones Jr did well to prevent Rishkinov getting side control.
Jones Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr has his foot on Rishkinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rishkinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Jr can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones Jr is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
Jones Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr looking for a guillotine here but Rishkinov defends easily.
Rishkinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Jr has his foot on Rishkinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rishkinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Rishkinov works over Jones Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
Jones Jr is looking for a triangle but Rishkinov pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rishkinov pushes down on Jones Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov working Jones Jr over with strikes.
Jones Jr is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Jones Jr is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is really struggling to control Jones Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones Jr is trying to maintain the position but Rishkinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones Jr is looking for a triangle but Rishkinov pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones Jr working a defensive guard here.
Rishkinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rishkinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rishkinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rishkinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones Jr looking to control.
Jones Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Rishkinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rishkinov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones Jr tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
Rishkinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rishkinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rishkinov trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones Jr is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr forces his way into half guard.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Rishkinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones Jr advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov trying to control here.
Jones Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rishkinov taking some punishment here, with Jones Jr in his half guard.
Rishkinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones Jr's back!
Jones Jr tries to roll but Rishkinov sticks to his back.
Jones Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rishkinov looking to finish Jones Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones Jr!
Jones Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones Jr wants to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Rishkinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones Jr is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action.
Jones Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jim Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones Jr won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Jones Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rishkinov seems keen to control Jones Jr's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rishkinov 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Night Crawler (ranked 357 p4p, 222 weight class) and Otis Driftwood (ranked 21 p4p, 11 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crawler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to World Ender. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
146
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39 - 15 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Night Crawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otis Driftwood!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a right hook to the body.
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driftwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Crawler's head.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Driftwood defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Driftwood 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 one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawler circles away quickly and effectively.
Driftwood wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Crawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Driftwood misses
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Crawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawler down.
Crawler lands a nice hook to Driftwood's body. Driftwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler backing away here, and Driftwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Driftwood.
Crawler avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Crawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Driftwood.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Crawler.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood feints a jab promting Crawler to slip. Driftwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crawler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driftwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Crawler's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crawler catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Crawler jumps back.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawler jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawler's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Crawler avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood works the jab nicely.
Crawler slips under a jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Crawler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood lands a nice hook to Crawler's body. Crawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
Crawler misses with a body punch
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawler. That snapped Driftwood's head back.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood tries to land a leg kick but Crawler saw it coming and moves away.
Crawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Driftwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawler off the cage and back into range.
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Driftwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Crawler connects with a right hand. Driftwood shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Crawler avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Crawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crawler gets a clinch.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Driftwood.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood lands a head shot.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Crawler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawler moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood looks to land a body kick but Crawler moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood jabs at Crawler's body.
Driftwood lands a jab to Crawler's midsection.
Crawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
And Driftwood responds with a good body kick, but Crawler manages to step out the way in time.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawler scrambles back to his feet.
Crawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a right hand. Crawler shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood 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.
Crawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Driftwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crawler throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Driftwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!
A relieved looking Otis Driftwood 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 Gorgon Patriot (ranked 367 p4p, 255 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 45 p4p, 32 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Patriot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm stuns Patriot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Patriot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Patriot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm tries to work over Patriot's front leg with a kick but Patriot checks it.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patriot throws out the jab.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Patriot loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Patriot is just out of range.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patriot is out of range.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Patriot swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Patriot is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
Storm throws out a counter right but Patriot avoids it with no problem.
Patriot missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Patriot moves out of range as Storm strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patriot tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Storm throws out a counter right but Patriot avoids it with no problem.
Patriot throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Gorgon Patriot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm moves out of range as Patriot strikes.
Storm slips under a jab.
Patriot looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Patriot staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot misses with a low kick.
Patriot misses with a looping left.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Patriot is out of range.
Patriot throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patriot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Patriot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm throws a body punch but Patriot moves out of range.
Patriot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm misses with a hook. Patriot ducked under it nicely.
Patriot blocks a leg kick.
Patriot throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patriot throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patriot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm takes a swing at Patriot's ribcage but misses.
Patriot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
Patriot tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patriot misses with a hook
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patriot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patriot throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Patriot lands the left hand.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Patriot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patriot throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Patriot throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patriot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patriot's corner calls for a 1-2. Patriot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm misses with a hook.
Patriot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Patriot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Patriot.
Patriot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patriot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patriot misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot throws an off balance right hand
and Patriot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Patriot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm slips a jab from Patriot.
Patriot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patriot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patriot misses with an uppercut.
Patriot throws a big shot that misses.
Patriot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm throws out a counter right but Patriot avoids it with no problem.
Patriot loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Patriot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patriot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Patriot avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Patriot's front leg but catches the back leg as Patriot tries to avoid it.
Patriot throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Patriot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patriot misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Storm rushes Patriot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Patriot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patriot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm lands an uppercut.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands.
Patriot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Patriot manages to break the clinch.
Patriot misses with a straight left.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patriot throws out the jab.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Patriot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patriot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patriot checks a leg kick.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Patriot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Patriot throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patriot tries to land a front kick but Storm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patriot swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gorgon Patriot will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Storm moves away from the strike by Patriot.
Patriot looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Patriot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patriot. Patriot obviously looking to wear him down.
Patriot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patriot misses with a low kick.
Patriot dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patriot momentarily.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Patriot.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Patriot moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Patriot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patriot throws a combination that misses
and Storm counters with a thumping low kick.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Patriot.
A big left from Patriot misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patriot connects with a high kick.
Patriot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Patriot misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patriot.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Patriot throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Patriot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Patriot settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patriot doesn't seem phased though.
Patriot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Patriot's shoulder, as Patriot tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Patriot misses the target.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patriot throws a lazy body kick
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patriot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Patriot misses.
Storm cracks Patriot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Patriot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patriot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Patriot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patriot tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patriot lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Patriot checks it.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patriot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patriot slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm tests Patriot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm wants to slow Patriot down by chopping away at his legs.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patriot looks to land a combination. Storm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Patriot.
Gorgon Patriot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Patriot misses.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gorgon Patriot is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patriot.
Patriot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Patriot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patriot's head.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Patriot.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Patriot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm throws a hook but Patriot avoids it easily.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patriot was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
It looked like Patriot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patriot avoids the body shot from Storm.
Patriot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Patriot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Patriot.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Patriot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm takes a swing at Patriot's ribcage but misses.
Patriot lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Patriot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Patriot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patriot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patriot.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Patriot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patriot fails to land with a series of punches.
Patriot checks a leg kick.
Storm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patriot missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patriot throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patriot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patriot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Storm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Patriot misses the target.
Patriot misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patriot moves away.
Patriot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gorgon Patriot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Patriot missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Patriot scores with a nice strike.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Patriot throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Patriot misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Patriot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patriot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Patriot's head but Patriot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patriot misses with a low kick.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patriot doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm is looking to slow Patriot down with leg kicks.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Patriot is out of range.
Storm throws a hook but Patriot avoids it easily.
Patriot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patriot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patriot on the side of the head.
Patriot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
A swing and a miss from Patriot.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Patriot is predictable there
and Storm counters with a thumping low kick.
Patriot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Patriot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
A counter left hand to the body from Patriot misses its target.
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Patriot missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patriot.
Patriot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
Patriot tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patriot.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patriot throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Patriot misses with a combination
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patriot looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patriot. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Patriot's ribs.
Patriot throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Patriot throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Patriot misses with a double jab.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Patriot is just out of range.
Patriot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Patriot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm throws out a counter right but Patriot avoids it with no problem.
Storm moves away from the strike by Patriot.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patriot scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patriot's corner calls for a 1-2. Patriot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patriot misses with a looping right.
Patriot throws a big shot that misses.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Patriot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Patriot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Patriot misses with a hook.
Patriot throws a big shot that misses.
Patriot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Patriot settles back down.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Patriot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patriot tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Patriot throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot misses with a straight left.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Patriot is looking to score with low kicks.
Patriot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm misses with a low kick as Patriot jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patriot.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Storm throws an elbow but misses.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patriot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patriot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm prevents Patriot from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patriot.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Patriot breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patriot 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Patriot!
Our winner, Gorgon Patriot, 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 Silent Bob (ranked 203 p4p, 160 weight class) and Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 25 p4p, 20 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conrad Tama Ginty!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Bob tries to land a front kick but Tama Ginty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
Bob misses with a leg kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a good low kick that Bob was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bob.
Jab by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
Bob tried to counter with a leg kick but Tama Ginty avoided it.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Bob.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Bob clinches.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Tama Ginty controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Tama Ginty wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Bob's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob decides to pull guard.
Bob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tama Ginty is aware though and is defending well.
Tama Ginty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tama Ginty tries to stand but Bob is controlling from the bottom.
Bob being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Tama Ginty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bob on the side of the head.
Tama Ginty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Bob lands a nice looking body shot.
Bob misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Tama Ginty blocks the leg kick.
Tama Ginty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bob. Bob circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Jab, jab by Tama Ginty - just one landing.
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!
Tama Ginty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
Bob throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tama Ginty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tama Ginty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bob as Tama Ginty tries to tie him up.
Tama Ginty breaks from the clinch.
Bob's corner calls for a 1-2. Bob obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bob lands a front kick.
Bob throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Bob misses.
Tama Ginty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Tama Ginty pushes him off.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is trying to stall.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Tama Ginty misses
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Tama Ginty was not able to check.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob moves into the clinch.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tama Ginty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Tama Ginty.
Bob catches Tama Ginty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tama Ginty lands with a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but Tama Ginty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Bob scores with a nice strike.
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!
Tama Ginty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Bob.
Bob throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Bob catches Tama Ginty right on the button with a cross.
Bob throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Bob wants to slow Tama Ginty down by chopping away at his legs.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab.
Bob scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab. Bob acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bob moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Bob half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Bob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tama Ginty with a hook.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Bob misses with a leg kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tama Ginty! But no joy.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Bob misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tama Ginty.
Bob moves out of range as Tama Ginty strikes.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Tama Ginty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob checks the leg kick.
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tama Ginty momentarily.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
Bob throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tama Ginty counters with a good low kick that Bob was not able to check.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Tama Ginty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty digs a good body shot into Bob's ribs.
Good work by Tama Ginty as he checks the leg kick.
Bob wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Tama Ginty's head back.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama Ginty lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into range.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob cracks Tama Ginty with a good jab.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bob defending well as Tama Ginty loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bob avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tama Ginty's sensitive parts.
Bob cracks Tama Ginty with a good jab.
Tama Ginty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tama Ginty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tama Ginty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
As Tama Ginty backs away, Bob returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bob takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob throws a body kick that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob throws a lazy uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob lands the left hand.
Tama Ginty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bob blocks it well.
Bob pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range and Bob settles back down.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bob thumps Tama Ginty with a low kick.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob misses with a hook.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tama Ginty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tama Ginty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tama Ginty throws a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Tama Ginty throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot that sends Bob's belly button to the back.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tama Ginty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tama Ginty, as that shot connected.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Bob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bob counters with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Bob.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Jab by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty cracks Bob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tama Ginty checks a low kick from Bob.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tama Ginty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bob's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Bob.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Nice body kick from Tama Ginty.
Bob moves out of range as Tama Ginty throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tama Ginty to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range nicely.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty connects with a right hand. Bob shakes it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tama Ginty checks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick from Bob.
Tama Ginty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice body punch.
Tama Ginty motions for Bob to come forward. Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty slips a jab from Bob.
Tama Ginty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tama Ginty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
Conrad Tama Ginty 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 51 p4p, 59 weight class) and Arzlan Bathory (ranked 8 p4p, 9 weight class). Reinikainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Viimeinen päivä. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen jabs at Bathory's body.
Reinikainen with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Bathory's defenses.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory thumps Reinikainen with a low kick.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Reinikainen backs off Bathory throws a huge counter combo but Reinikainen manages to avoid it all.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory checks the leg kick.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dodges the punch combination from Bathory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Bathory scores with a jab.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Bathory throws out a powerful jab.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen cracks Bathory with a good jab.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Bathory then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bathory digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.
Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen attempts a counter takedown but Bathory avoids it well and moves away.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reinikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. Bathory tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Bathory defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Bathory is quick to defend against it.
Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bathory's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bathory tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bathory still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bathory has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen manages to get to full guard.
Reinikainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there.
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.
Reinikainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bathory stacks Reinikainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bathory!
Reinikainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Bathory is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bathory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy.
Bathory is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Bathory wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bathory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen.
Bathory is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinikainen from advancing to side control.
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.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bathory tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bathory's waist but Bathory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Bathory throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bathory wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bathory trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bathory looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bathory looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bathory!
Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Bathory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory prevents Reinikainen from improving his position.
Bathory passes to full mount!
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Bathory pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory controlling his opponent.
Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is having none of it.
Reinikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen holds on to Bathory as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bathory wants to control the action but instead Reinikainen gets a body lock and reverses into Bathory's guard! Nice work!
Bathory wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bathory controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Bathory is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Nice shot by Bathory.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Bathory misses.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a big counter combination but Bathory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bathory takes a step back to recover.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinikainen off the cage and back into range.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Bathory responds with a good body kick, but Reinikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bathory trying to control the position here.
Bathory is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen blocks a leg kick.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Bathory is having none of it.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen trying to mount his opponent but Bathory defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reinikainen connects with a nice short shot to Bathory's temple.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinikainen is thwarting Bathory's attempts to control the position.
Reinikainen working Bathory over with strikes.
Bathory is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bathory sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bathory's guard.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Bathory dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bathory is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 147 p4p, 309 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 24 p4p, 51 weight class). Branca comes to the cage accompanied by original score medley. McGuire has chosen Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
 It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Branca avoids the body shot from McGuire.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire thumps Branca with a low kick.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Branca scores with a body shot.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Branca cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Branca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuire to stand back up!
McGuire is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Branca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Branca lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Branca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Branca.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
Branca cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Branca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuire to stand back up!
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca misses with a looping left.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Branca.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branca.
Branca throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Branca pushes him away.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Branca blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Branca lands a big uppercut and McGuire crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGuire looks OK. Branca waves McGuire back to his feet!
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca is working McGuire over against the cage.
Branca misses with the head strike.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Branca tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branca is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Branca.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
Branca is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Branca has his back to the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Branca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branca with the inside leg kick.
A left lands for Branca.
Branca misses with a leg kick
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
McGuire cracks Branca with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
McGuire rushes Branca and presses him up against the cage.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca misses with some punches.
Branca tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Branca blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca blocking some punches.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Branca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Branca slips under a jab.
Branca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branca lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Branca gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Bryer McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Branca gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Branca.
Our sources have told us that Branca has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branca.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Branca tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoiding damage as Branca throws knees to the body.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Branca misses with some punches.
Branca tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Branca controls his hands.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Branca.
Branca is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire crunches a lovely knee into Branca's ribcage.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
McGuire presses Branca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branca misses with a body punch.
Branca blocking some punches.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a knee to the head.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
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!
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Branca is keeping busy.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Branca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Branca moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire stalks Branca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Branca's face. Branca staggers backwards, shaken.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.
Branca blocks a jab.
Branca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Branca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Branca sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Branca counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Branca, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Branca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Branca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Branca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Branca avoids the head kick by McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Branca lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Branca.
Branca pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Branca.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Branca.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca is working McGuire over against the cage.
Branca manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Branca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branca lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Branca moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca with a jab.
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Branca only half commits.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joao Cajo Branca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryer McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryer McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 11 p4p, 64 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). Al Din's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RUNNING BACK. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Al Din checks it.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
Nig throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nig doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
Nig throws a leg kick
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Din throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Din's head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig lands a head shot.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Nig cracks Al Din with a good jab.
Nig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Din has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Nig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Nig throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nig thumps Al Din with a low kick.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Din doesn't seem phased though.
Nig with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nig lands a head shot.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nig lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
Nig jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.
Nig blocks a jab.
Nig catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Nig staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Nig releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nig clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Din checks it well.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Din takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Al Din misses with a leg kick
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Al Din misses.
A jab from Nig misses.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig blocks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig looks for the body kick but Al Din saw that one coming.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Din checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Al Din moves out of range as Nig strikes.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Nig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Nig.
Al Din on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nig scores with a body shot.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Din under the eye.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
Al Din feints and then cracks Nig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nig down.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Nig.
As Nig looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Al Din misses with a low kick as Nig jumps back.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Nig lands a jab to the head.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Din is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Nig finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Nig checks it
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Din in his tracks.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Al Din saw it coming and moves away.
Nig catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig blocks a low kick nicely.
Nig steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Al Din moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Nig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Nig.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Nig's knee but Nig avoids it well.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig tries to score with a low kick but Al Din moves his leg out of the way.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Din with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nig to score with a decent uppercut.
Nig throws a low kick but Al Din moves out of range easily.
Nig feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Din blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
Nig throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Al Din showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nig.
Nig thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Al Din cracks Nig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig throws a shot 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!
Al Din throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nig counters with a good low kick that Al Din was not able to check.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din lands a jab.
Al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Al Din throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din backing away here, and Nig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Nig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig slips under a jab from Al Din.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
A jab from Al Din finds it's way through Nig's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Nig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nig.
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!
Al Din 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.
Nig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Nig connects with a looping right hand.
Nig cracks Al Din with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Din. Al Din circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Din tries to work over Nig's front leg with a kick but Nig checks it.
Al Din punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Din thuds a left hand into Nig's body.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Din slips under a jab.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Al Din.
Nig is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Al Din thumps Nig with a low kick.
Nig motions for Al Din to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Al Din connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Nig avoided it.
Al Din checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Nig 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.
A clash of legs there as Nig blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a double jab
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din lands a big right hand that sends Nig crashing to the mat! Al Din stays standing though and waves Nig back to his feet!
Nig is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Al Din moves away from the strike by Nig.
Al Din stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a nice body kick.
Al Din fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nig to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nig looks to clinch but Al Din throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nig taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 7 p4p, 22 weight class) and Yardbird Knox (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Now's The Time | Charlie Parker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardbird Knox!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Barbarian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
The Barbarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooh!!! The Barbarian has knocked Knox down with a huge combo! The Barbarian steps away and waves a wobbly Knox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and The Barbarian counters with a left and a right... And another left! Knox is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Barbarian!
A victorious Conor The Barbarian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Yardbird Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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