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OFK 148 - Cosby Vs Mogg PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 3876 p4p, 24778 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 485 p4p, 650 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Face the Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Anderson Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rocky Balboa's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balboa thinking.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Balboa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Balboa stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Silva follows into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva stands up from mount. Strange move.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Balboa is rocked!
Balboa gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Silva gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
In his post fight interview, Anderson Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Long (ranked 3587 p4p, 6072 weight class) and Arthur King (ranked 237 p4p, 334 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur King!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King delivers a nice body kick.
Eric Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Long off balance momentarily.
Long tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Long throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Long is in King's guard.
Long slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Long advances position into side control!
Long moves into full mount!
King's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to stand but he's just given Long his back.
Long has got one arm under King's chin. This could be trouble... King trying to control the other hand but Long gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, King has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Long!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 2003 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 205 p4p, 273 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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Solid Muay Thai
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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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon clinches with his opponent.
Donde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timmon after a bit of a struggle.
Donde wants a takedown but no success here.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
Timmon is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmon.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Donde circles away.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Timmon is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Donde wants a takedown.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde being controlled against the cage.
Timmon prevents the takedown attempt.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Timmon there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmon.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Timmon both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timmon scores with a body shot.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon lands with an uppercut that bounces Donde off the cage and back into range.
Timmon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmon defends it nicely.
Timmon darts in trying to clinch
so Donde counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Timmon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Timmon has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Donde is working an open guard so Timmon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Timmon throws a nice looking combination but Donde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Timmon.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmon throws a head kick that Donde semi-blocks.
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donde drops his hands momentarily and Timmon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Timmon pushes Donde up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donde goes for a takedown attempt but Timmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donde takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donde is rocked!
Timmon looks to land a combination but Donde avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Timmon.
Timmon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Donde eats them both and turns towards Timmon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmon throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde dodges the punch combination from Timmon.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmon drops Donde with a naaaaasty hook - Donde is in real trouble here! Timmon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braylin Timmon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Braylin Timmon thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donte Billings (ranked 1024 p4p, 2174 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 154 p4p, 306 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billings throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ninja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ninja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Billings looks to throw the jab but Ninja is out of range.
Ninja looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
Billings looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Billings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Billings scores with a nice head shot.
Ninja tries to clinch but Billings moves out of range.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Billings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninja.
Billings misses with a hook.
Billings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billings moves out of range as Ninja strikes.
Billings scores with a nice strike.
Ninja tries to clinch up.
Billings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja.
It looks like Donte Billings has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja gets the takedown into side control.
Billings throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ninja connects with a nice looking jab.
Donte Billings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings throws a hook but Ninja blocks it.
Billings throws a looping overhand right but Ninja ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Billings.
Billings misses with a body shot.
Ninja misses with a hook. Billings ducked under it nicely.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Ninja manages to avoid it.
Billings attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billings.
Ninja wants a takedown.
Billings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ninja is trying to drag Billings to the mat but Billings just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Donte Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja tries to score a body lock takedown but Billings shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ninja letting Billings take a breather here.
Ninja lands with a short shot to the head.
Billings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Billings pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billings lands a jab to Ninja's midsection.
Ninja drops his hands momentarily and Billings takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ninja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Billings is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ninja stalling against the cage.
Billings just leaning against Ninja, taking a breather.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ninja.
A short left from Ninja.
Ninja misses with a body punch.
Billings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Billings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Billings.
A right hook to the body lands for Billings.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billings takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ninja has Billings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Billings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billings tries to stall but Ninja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Billings just leaning against Ninja, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Billings as the two fighters clinch.
Billings throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninja.
Billings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings blocking some punches.
I was talking to Billings's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Billings uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ninja.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billings works on Ninja's body with a couple of short punches.
Billings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands a nice uppercut.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Billings controls the action.
Billings wants to stall.
Billings stalling in the clinch but Ninja improves position.
Billings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
Billings misses with a punch on the inside.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Billings.
Billings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ninja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ninja wants to clinch.
Ninja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billings under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ninja 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.
Donte Billings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donte Billings's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Billings misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Ninja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ninja lands a nice looking body shot.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Ninja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ninja avoids a kick to the body.
Ninja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Billings is looking to control Ninja's arms but Ninja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billings has his back to the cage.
Billings lands with a right to the head.
Billings taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Billings.
Billings is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja wants to stall.
Donte Billings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings prevents a body shot from Ninja.
A body shot lands from Ninja.
Billings wants to break free but Ninja has control.
A head punch on the inside from Billings fails to land.
Ninja is stalling here.
Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Billings avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donte Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Billings lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Ninja is stalling here.
Billings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billings tries to break free but Ninja pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ninja on the inside.
Billings lands a shot to the body.
Billings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninja can do to turn this around?
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ninja is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings lands a body shot in the clinch.
Billings lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billings working aggressively here.
Billings throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Billings.
Billings looking to slow down the pace here.
Billings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Billings tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ninja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings being controlled against the cage.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Billings after a bit of a struggle.
Ninja lands a nice shot to the body.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billings's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billings gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ninja.
Billings tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billings blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ninja lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ninja.
Billings taking a breather.
Ninja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ninja tries a body shot but Billings blocks it.
Billings gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
Billings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billings lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Billings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Billings.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands a nice uppercut.
Billings is trying to stall.
Billings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Ninja.
Billings takes a shot to the head.
Ninja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billings avoiding damage.
Billings breaks the clinch.
Ninja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ninja.
Ninja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja lands with a short shot to the head.
Billings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murilo Ninja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donte Billings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Billings works the jab nicely.
Ninja lands with a nice body punch.
Billings moves forwards but Ninja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ninja dives in and grabs Billings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billings pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Ninja misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Billings misses with a hook.
Billings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Billings looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
Ninja lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Billings.
Billings misses with a wild combination.
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!
Billings pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ninja back to the cage. Billings follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donte Billings is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Billings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja throws the left hand but Billings avoids the punch easily.
Billings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billings scores with a punch to the head.
Ninja has Billings up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ninja.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Ninja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Billings gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donte Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ninja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ninja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ninja.
Ninja lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billings is rocked!
Ninja creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Billings with a big uppercut! Billings tries to clinch up but Ninja pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Billings to the mat! Billings covers up and Ninja unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murilo Ninja!
An out of breath and clearly excited Murilo Ninja thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 1016 p4p, 1348 weight class) and Juhani Mustonen (ranked 134 p4p, 174 weight class). Naulakko's entrance music is Amon Amarth - First Kill. A fine choice. Juhani Mustonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pertti Naulakko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhani Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustonen lands a slapping body shot.
Mustonen throws out a powerful jab.
Naulakko defending well as Mustonen loads up on a big left hand.
Mustonen scores with a hook to the body. Naulakko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naulakko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Naulakko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mustonen is out of range and Naulakko settles back down.
Mustonen scores with a jab. Naulakko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Naulakko throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Naulakko. Beautiful body shot.
Naulakko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Naulakko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mustonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mustonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naulakko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mustonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mustonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naulakko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a low kick but Naulakko avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mustonen 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.
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Mustonen moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mustonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Mustonen.
Mustonen is looking to land body kicks.
Naulakko throws a big counter combination but Mustonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mustonen throws a low kick but Naulakko moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mustonen checks a leg kick.
A big right from Naulakko misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mustonen. That's going to slow Naulakko down.
Naulakko throws a sloppy body shot
and Mustonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naulakko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naulakko lands with a good body shot.
Mustonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
Mustonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mustonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
Mustonen ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
Naulakko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mustonen catches Naulakko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mustonen tests Naulakko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naulakko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustonen.
Naulakko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mustonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Naulakko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mustonen avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustonen manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Naulakko there.
Naulakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mustonen jabs Naulakko right on the nose. Naulakko blinks but takes it well.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naulakko manages to avoid it.
Naulakko clobbers Mustonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mustonen drops Naulakko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Naulakko looks back up at him and smiles so Mustonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Naulakko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko switches off momentarily and Mustonen cracks him with a monster right hand! Naulakko topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mustonen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mustonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Mustonen!
Juhani Mustonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 706 p4p, 1151 weight class) and Brutalis Rhino (ranked 107 p4p, 161 weight class). Brutalis Rhino will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rhino or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes Iii, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhino takes one to the chin there.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Rhino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhino down.
A nice leg kick from Tepes Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Rhino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhino throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhino is just out of range.
Rhino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii throws a nice looking combination but Rhino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhino feints the counter takedown.
Rhino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tepes Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes Iii. That one must have hurt.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Rhino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rhino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tepes Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tepes Iii gets back to full guard.
Tepes Iii managing to control the position.
Tepes Iii looking to control.
Tepes Iii has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Tepes Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhino is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Rhino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tepes Iii quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii trying to hold on to Rhino's head to control him but Rhino postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii wants to improve his position but Rhino is controlling well.
Tepes Iii wants to control but Rhino is keeping busy.
Tepes Iii tries to get to full guard but Rhino has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhino trying to control from half guard but Tepes Iii is working away.
Rhino prevents Tepes Iii from improving his position.
Rhino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes Iii keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tepes Iii looking to control.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Rhino from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rhino won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
Rhino passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rhino slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tepes Iii sprawls well. Tepes Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhino gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rhino throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
Rhino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii tries to avoid it but Rhino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tepes Iii to the ground. Tepes Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tepes Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Rhino's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhino tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Rhino misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rhino is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii cracks Rhino on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rhino falls backwards against the cage. Tepes Iii follows up with more strikes that drop Rhino to his knees. Tepes Iii keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rhino! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 857 p4p, 792 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 114 p4p, 106 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Plutov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Plutov to score with a decent uppercut.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves lands with a cross.
Plutov closes the distance but Graves moves to the side
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
Plutov moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plutov throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Plutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plutov won't be happy with that.
Plutov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
A jab from Graves misses.
Plutov connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Donk. Graves catches Plutov right on the button with a cross.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Plutov throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Plutov looks to move away, Graves throws a big counter combo but Plutov just gets out of the way.
Graves avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
As Graves backs off Plutov throws a huge counter combo but Graves manages to avoid it all.
Plutov lands with a slapping head kick.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Plutov wants to clinch.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Plutov avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov scores with a jab to the body.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Plutov wants to get back to his feet but Graves passes into half guard.
Plutov pushes Graves off looking to stand but Graves dives back in and keeps control.
Graves controlling the pace.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plutov keeps working.
Graves working Plutov over with strikes.
Graves working over Plutov with some ground and pound. Plutov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Plutov is trying to stand back up but Graves is controlling him
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Plutov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plutov tries to kick Graves off but Graves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Graves is keen to just control but Plutov is a slippery customer.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plutov keeps working.
Plutov taking some punishment here, with Graves in his half guard.
Plutov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves throwing shots but Plutov is blocking nicely.
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.
Plutov is looking to escape.
Graves is looking to advance position but Plutov won't allow it.
Graves working over Plutov with some ground and pound. Plutov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Plutov has one foot on Graves's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Graves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plutov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves trying to control the action but Plutov is working from the bottom.
Plutov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Graves trying to control the action but Plutov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Plutov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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 Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Plutov.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Plutov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plutov's head backwards.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Plutov throws a body kick that misses
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Plutov.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Plutov saw that one coming.
Plutov misses with a lunging right hand
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov stuffs the takedown.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Plutov's head back.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Plutov slips a jab from Graves.
Graves slips a jab from Plutov.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutov.
Plutov misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Plutov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Graves backs off Plutov throws a huge counter combo but Graves manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Plutov avoids it well and moves away.
Plutov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plutov slips a straight right by Graves.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Plutov misses with a left hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Plutov 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 Graves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Plutov misses.
Plutov throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Plutov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Plutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plutov throws a head kick that half lands.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plutov. Plutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plutov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a right hand that Plutov ducks under and follows up with a left that Plutov also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves with a jab.
Graves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Plutov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Plutov misses the jab.
Jab by Graves.
Plutov tries to clinch
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutov closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Graves tries to score a body lock takedown but Plutov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plutov pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Plutov throws a series of punches but Graves moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graves.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plutov was covering up waiting for the punch and Graves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Graves advances position into side control!
Graves trying to control the action but Plutov is working from the bottom.
Graves working the ground and pound.
Plutov tries to escape but Graves is in control.
The strikes coming from Graves are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Graves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves working the ground and pound but Plutov is defending the strikes.
Plutov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Plutov stops Graves from passing to mount.
Graves prevents Plutov from escaping the position.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Plutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plutov pushes Graves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Graves taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov tries to escape but Graves is in control.
Graves is chipping away with strikes.
Plutov is pushing Graves's head away, looking to escape. Graves manages to hold on to the position though.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plutov keeps working.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plutov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plutov stops Graves from passing to mount.
Plutov tries to escape but Graves is in control.
Plutov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Graves scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graves.
Plutov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Plutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plutov misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Plutov avoids it well and moves away.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plutov misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a left and a right that stings Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
Ernest Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jami Jarr (ranked 496 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 70 p4p, 174 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jarr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wahhabi I. This should be fireworks!
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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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jami Jarr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev tries to clinch but Jarr moves away
and Jarr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurtev darts in looking for a takedown but Jarr gets double underhooks and turns Kurtev into the cage.
Jarr lands a body shot.
Kurtev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jarr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurtev rushes Jarr and presses him up against the cage.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Jarr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but Jarr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jami Jarr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Jarr tries a body shot but Kurtev blocks it.
Jarr lands with a short shot to the head.
Jarr presses Kurtev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jarr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jarr.
Kurtev blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jarr as the two fighters clinch.
Jarr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtev takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jarr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarr misses with a punch to the body.
Jarr lands with a light punch inside.
Jarr scores with a shot to the side of Kurtev's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jarr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurtev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurtev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jarr has his hands on Kurtev's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarr has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtev postures up in Jarr's guard and throws a big left but Jarr blocks it.
Jarr keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jarr controlling Kurtev's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurtev drives through and clinches with Jarr against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jarr tries a body shot but Kurtev blocks it.
Jarr lands with a right to the head.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Jarr manages to get underhooks.
Jarr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but Jarr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jarr connects with a knee to the head.
Jarr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jarr prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtev prevents a body shot from Jarr.
Kurtev is trying to drag Jarr to the mat but Jarr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jarr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarr gets underhooks to prevent Kurtev's takedown attempt.
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jarr prevents it.
Jarr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarr to keep the fight standing.
Jarr lands a body punch.
Kurtev looks winded!
Jarr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown.
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!
Jarr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jarr lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jarr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Jarr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jarr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Jarr lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarr.
A short left from Jarr.
 Kurtev is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarr.
Kurtev is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarr finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Jarr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarr lands an uppercut.
Jarr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurtev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Jarr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jarr drops Kurtev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kurtev looks back up at him and smiles so Jarr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jarr takes a swing at Kurtev's ribcage but misses.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Jarr circles away easily
and Jarr counters with a nice right hand that sends Kurtev toppling to the canvas! Kurtev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jarr finish him?!
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!
Kurtev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jarr's waist but Jarr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurtev off to one side.
Kurtev with a poor takedown
and Jarr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kurtev! Jarr lets Kurtev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jami Jarr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Jarr throws an overhand right that drops Kurtev like a sack of potatoes! Jarr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Jarr!
A victorious Jami Jarr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuro Nagasaki (ranked 174 p4p, 357 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 10 p4p, 23 weight class). Nagasaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Souls - Joy Division . Asai has chosen Grand Sword as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuro Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asai sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Asai controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki looks to land a strike but Asai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it.
Asai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai walks into a jab.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.
Asai misses with an elbow strike.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Asai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but Asai blocks with his arms.
Nagasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asai tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Asai working aggressively here.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai lands a knee to the body.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagasaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Asai working aggressively here.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai connects with a knee to the head.
Asai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Nagasaki dodges an elbow strike from Asai .
Nagasaki has picked Asai up - he's going for a ride! Nagasaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Asai is trying to stand up here but Nagasaki is controlling him well.
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asai sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working over Asai with some ground and pound. Asai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Asai tries a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Nagasaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Nagasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagasaki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asai can do to turn this around?
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Nagasaki with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asai !
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Asai manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nagasaki uses his free foot to push down on Asai 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asai .
Nagasaki landing shots from mount.
Nagasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nagasaki trying to control but Asai is having none of it.
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nagasaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Asai has worked his arm free - good work by Asai !
Nagasaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Asai 's head but Asai avoids it well.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Nagasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asai circles away quickly and effectively.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Asai throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Asai manages to circle out of the way.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Asai misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Asai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Nagasaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nagasaki working the body and head with strikes.
Asai dodges the ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is chipping away with strikes.
Nagasaki advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot.
Nagasaki raining down shots from the mount!
Nagasaki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Asai is staying in there.
Nagasaki working for a submission but Asai is keeping him at bay.
Nagasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Asai is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asai 's face.
Asai is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is really struggling to control Asai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Asai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asai looks a forlorn figure.
Asai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki cracks Asai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nagasaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asai shrugs it off.
Nagasaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asai hang on?
Nagasaki lands a couple of good shots and Asai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai tries to roll but Nagasaki sticks to his back.
Nagasaki missing with strikes.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Asai . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nagasaki punches Asai on the ear.
Nagasaki missing with strikes from the back.
Asai covering up well under a series of strikes from Nagasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Asai throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki with a nice calf kick.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Nagasaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nagasaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Nagasaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Nagasaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Asai throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asai circles away.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Asai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Asai tries to get set, Nagasaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Asai manages to avoid the attempt.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Asai pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Asai .
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Nagasaki avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai landing knees to the body.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Asai tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Asai .
Nagasaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Asai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki avoids the elbow strike from Asai , against the cage.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Nagasaki.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Asai .
Nagasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Asai tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai lands an overhand right.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Nagasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Asai .
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nagasaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Asai , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai lands with a cross.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Asai misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to land a front kick but Asai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Asai connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asai sprawls and moves away.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Nagasaki as he checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Asai .
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Asai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nagasaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Asai misses with some punches.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai lands an elbow just above Nagasaki 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagasaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
I think Nagasaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
Yuro Nagasaki made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the pride of the Rising Sun. 私は世界で最高です'.
The defeated Yoshihiro Asai had this to say: 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 72 p4p, 380 weight class) and Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 10 p4p, 50 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Cosby. That snapped Rees Mogg's head back.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rees Mogg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook.
Cosby lunges at Rees Mogg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rees Mogg's hand.
A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Cosby.
Rees Mogg gets a clinch.
Cosby misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cosby.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rees Mogg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cosby's brow.
Rees Mogg lands an elbow inside that Cosby shrugs off.
It looks like Bill Cosby has been cut.
Cosby tries to throw a body punch but Rees Mogg avoids it by throwing Cosby back against the cage.
Cosby blocking some punches.
Rees Mogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rees Mogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Rees Mogg.
A shot in the inside from Cosby.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosby tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosby digs a right hand into Rees Mogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rees Mogg's gas tank.
Rees Mogg misses with some punches.
Cosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cosby misses with a punch to the body.
Cosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
A short left from Cosby.
Cosby scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Cosby.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Cosby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cosby.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosby blocks an elbow strike from Rees Mogg.
Cosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees Mogg controls his hands.
That's two 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!
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rees Mogg blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Cosby tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.
Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rees Mogg throws an elbow but misses.
Cosby blocks an uppercut.
Cosby digs a right hand underneath Rees Mogg's ribcage. Rees Mogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg blocking some punches.
Cosby pushes Rees Mogg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cosby lands an uppercut.
Cosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Cosby gets through Rees Mogg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rees Mogg gets through Cosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch to the body.
Cosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Rees Mogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rees Mogg is rocked!
Cosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rees Mogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosby finish him?
Cosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosby.
Cosby tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rees Moggs head.
Cosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cosby has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Cosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosby.
Cosby misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rees Mogg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cosby lands a left hand.
Cosby avoids a wild elbow strike from Rees Mogg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cosby lands a big right hand that drops Rees Mogg! The killer instinct kicks in and Cosby finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cosby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Bill Cosby, 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.
Jacob Rees Mogg spoke after the fight, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.
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