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DMMA 64: Abarai vs Otori PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Segundo Garcia (ranked 3312 p4p, 3502 weight class) and Antonio Bertarelli (ranked 428 p4p, 447 weight class). Segundo Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Segundo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Bertarelli!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertarelli throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bertarelli.
Bertarelli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Bertarelli lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bertarelli throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bertarelli missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bertarelli lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bertarelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia lands a front kick.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bertarelli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bertarelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bertarelli throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bertarelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bertarelli misses the target.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bertarelli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bertarelli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertarelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia lunges at Bertarelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bertarelli's hand.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bertarelli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bertarelli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bertarelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bertarelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bertarelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bertarelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bertarelli throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Bertarelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Bertarelli.
Bertarelli throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia tests Bertarelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Bertarelli saw it coming and moves away.
Bertarelli throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Bertarelli manages to avoid it.
Garcia thuds his shin into the meat of Bertarelli's side.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bertarelli works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia tests Bertarelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bertarelli.
Garcia swings for the body but Bertarelli moves out of range.
Bertarelli swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Bertarelli moved away.
Garcia jabs Bertarelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia thumps Bertarelli with a low kick.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bertarelli can do to turn this around?
Garcia throws a front kick that sends Bertarelli stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bertarelli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia - the referee stops the clock and Bertarelli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia. Bertarelli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertarelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bertarelli checks a leg kick.
Bertarelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bertarelli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bertarelli.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bertarelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Bertarelli saw that one coming.
Bertarelli misses with an uppercut
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
 Bertarelli is rocked!
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bertarelli's sensitive parts.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Bertarelli checks it
and Bertarelli counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
Garcia tries to work over Bertarelli's front leg with a kick but Bertarelli checks it.
Bertarelli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Bertarelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Bertarelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Bertarelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bertarelli's jaw. Bertarelli's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Garcia does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Segundo Garcia!
A relieved looking Segundo Garcia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Panda One (ranked 2756 p4p, 5195 weight class) and Charles Bukowski (ranked 368 p4p, 573 weight class). Charles Bukowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski wants to counter with a clinch but One pushes him away.
A punch combination from Bukowski misses.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One.
A nice combination there by Bukowski.
 It looks like Panda One has been cut.
One scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panda One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski tries to move into range but One moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bukowski slips a jab from One.
One throws a sloppy body shot
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
One misses with a lunging right hand
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski lands a big right hand that sends One crashing to the mat! Bukowski stays standing though and waves One back to his feet!
 One is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski drops One with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bukowski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Jimenez (ranked 3211 p4p, 3210 weight class) and Ralph Hall (ranked 391 p4p, 390 weight class). Hall has chosen Pinball Wizard as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Hall!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall misses with a hook
and Jimenez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall feints a jab promting Jimenez to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jimenez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jimenez circles away.
As Hall looks to move away, Jimenez throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Jimenez cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez walks into a jab.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jimenez sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Jimenez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jimenez.
Hall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jimenez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jimenez shrugs it off.
Jimenez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hall working for a choke but Jimenez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hall.
Hall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jimenez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jimenez for a finish.
Jimenez turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jimenez defends it well.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Jimenez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Hall.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jimenez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Hall leaves Jimenez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jimenez as he avoids it easily.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jimenez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Jimenez off! Jimenez jumps back into Hall's guard.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
Jimenez is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jimenez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jimenez has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
After the fight, Ralph Hall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 2065 p4p, 2527 weight class) and Sebastian Bach (ranked 266 p4p, 309 weight class). Galen Dall Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Bach!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dall Jr does it's job there.
Bach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bach misses with a takedown
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sebastian Bach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
so Bach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bach is sitting in close to Dall Jr's body. Dall Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bach is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bach is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dall Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galen Dall Jr!
Our winner, Galen Dall Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aranchai Kiatpatarphan (ranked 2030 p4p, 2240 weight class) and Jacques Swanson (ranked 209 p4p, 229 weight class). Swanson has chosen Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kiatpatarphan misses the target.
Kiatpatarphan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson takes a swing at Kiatpatarphan's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiatpatarphan doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has been cut.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiatpatarphan jabs at Swanson's body.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a nice looking jab.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatpatarphan connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kiatpatarphan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiatpatarphan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kiatpatarphan.
Swanson tries to bum rush Kiatpatarphan with a series of wild strikes but Kiatpatarphan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiatpatarphan thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Kiatpatarphan throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping right.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Kiatpatarphan motions for Swanson to come forward. Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatpatarphan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiatpatarphan.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kiatpatarphan avoids nicely.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiatpatarphan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Kiatpatarphan had a free shot at his head there.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Kiatpatarphan saw that one coming.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to counter punch.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiatpatarphan thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson moves out of range as Kiatpatarphan strikes.
A jab from Kiatpatarphan misses.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatpatarphan's shoulder, as Kiatpatarphan tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Kiatpatarphan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiatpatarphan moves into the clinch.
Swanson controlling the action here for a moment.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
Kiatpatarphan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatpatarphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiatpatarphan just leaning against Swanson, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatpatarphan fails to land.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiatpatarphan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Kiatpatarphan is out of range.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Kiatpatarphan misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Kiatpatarphan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiatpatarphan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Kiatpatarphan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Swanson throws a counter combo.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Kiatpatarphan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Kiatpatarphan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatpatarphan throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice strike.
Kiatpatarphan catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiatpatarphan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kiatpatarphan is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Kiatpatarphan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body shot.
Swanson throws a jab when Kiatpatarphan was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kiatpatarphan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a straight left.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Kiatpatarphan avoids it with no problem.
Kiatpatarphan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Kiatpatarphan misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiatpatarphan closes the distance and clinches.
Kiatpatarphan tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Kiatpatarphan's ribs.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiatpatarphan finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiatpatarphan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiatpatarphan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiatpatarphan misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kiatpatarphan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiatpatarphan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
A combination from Kiatpatarphan does no damage.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiatpatarphan is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatpatarphan with the inside leg kick.
Swanson blocks a jab.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Kiatpatarphan manages to step out the way in time.
Kiatpatarphan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back.
Kiatpatarphan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kiatpatarphan. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kiatpatarphan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacques Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kiatpatarphan misses with a low kick.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kiatpatarphan. Swanson shrugs it off though.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Kiatpatarphan with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Kiatpatarphan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Kiatpatarphan jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiatpatarphan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Kiatpatarphan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatpatarphan tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Kiatpatarphan moves out of range easily.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan clobbers Swanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatpatarphan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiatpatarphan 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 Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiatpatarphan swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson catches Kiatpatarphan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan slips a straight right by Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiatpatarphan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiatpatarphan manages to avoid it.
Kiatpatarphan lands a head kick. Swanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson cracks Kiatpatarphan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan's cut is getting worse.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kiatpatarphan's head.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping right.
Kiatpatarphan moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan misses with some punches.
Swanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiatpatarphan looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan with a hook.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Kiatpatarphan wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Kiatpatarphan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiatpatarphan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatpatarphan with the inside leg kick.
Kiatpatarphan doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Kiatpatarphan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to counter punch.
Kiatpatarphan misses with an uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head kick that misses.
Kiatpatarphan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kiatpatarphan throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson slips a straight right by Kiatpatarphan.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiatpatarphan lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aranchai Kiatpatarphan.
Well Kiatpatarphan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 1203 p4p, 1738 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 179 p4p, 260 weight class). Gwynn Evans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Trejo's chin.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trejo counters with a body kick.
We've been informed that Trejo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Trejo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Evans has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Evans throws a hook but Trejo blocks it.
Trejo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Trejo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans misses with a hook. Trejo ducked under it nicely.
Evans cracks Trejo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trejo connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Trejo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo misses with a straight right.
Trejo scores with a nice strike.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Trejo.
Trejo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Evans with a body shot.
Trejo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trejo blocks a head kick by Evans.
Trejo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trejo checks a leg kick.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Trejo unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses.
Trejo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEvans.
Trejo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trejo throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Trejo moves out of range of the strikes.
Trejo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Evans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trejo at a distance.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trejo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Trejo responds with a good body kick, but Evans manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trejo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Evans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trejo - the referee stops the clock and Evans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trejo. Evans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Trejo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trejo throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Trejo in a clinch.
Trejo wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trejo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Trejo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans prevents a body shot from Trejo.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trejo's elbow.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Trejo stalling in the clinch.
Trejo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trejo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trejo or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trejo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trejo tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Evans throws a jab when Trejo was well out of range.
Trejo with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trejo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trejo throws a body kick that misses
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trejo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Good leg kick by Trejo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Evans.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trejo circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans lands a really nice looking cross but Trejo seems unphased.
Evans misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Trejo throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Evans has Trejo up against the cage in a clinch.
Trejo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trejo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trejo is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Evans dips a shoulder and cracks Trejo with a mighty uppercut! Trejo falls back against the cage and Evans unloads with a barrage of strikes! Trejo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Evans screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwynn Evans!
A relieved looking Gwynn Evans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1106 p4p, 1211 weight class) and Kra Hang (ranked 152 p4p, 169 weight class). Hang has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Dick Niaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kra Hang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Niaz works his way into side control.
Hang is trying to buck Niaz off.
Niaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hang wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hang sneaks out the side door and pushes Niaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Niaz wants to clinch
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niaz blocks a head kick by Hang.
Hang throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz tries to clinch but Hang moves out of range.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niaz tries to clinch but Hang is having none of it.
Hang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Hang is looking for the big counter here.
Hang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hang counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz dives in and grabs Hang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hang pushes down on Niaz's head and hops out.
Hang scores with a sloppy right hand. Niaz should have avoided that one.
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Niaz just leaning against Hang, taking a breather.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hang to keep the fight standing.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hang to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niaz is looking to control Hang's arms but Hang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niaz has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Hang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hang.
Hang is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hang is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niaz jumps guard but Hang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hang sprawls and moves away.
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!
Niaz tries to clinch but Hang is having none of it.
Hang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hang swats away the attempt to clinch by Niaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kra Hang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.
Niaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but Hang stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Niaz blocking some punches.
Hang manages to break the clinch.
Hang connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz dives in and scores a takedown into Hang's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Hang misses with a lunging right hand
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Niaz goes for a takedown attempt but Hang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Hang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz tries to clinch but Hang is having none of it.
Hang throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
Hang throws a nice looking combination but Niaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kra Hang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hang circles away.
It seemed like Hang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Niaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz moves in looking to clinch but Hang pushes him off.
Hang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hang throws a hook but Niaz blocks it.
Hang throws a hook but Niaz blocks it.
Niaz wants to clinch up but Hang keeps it at a distance.
Niaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Hang circles away.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Hang circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang loads up on a big right hand but Niaz slips the punch.
Niaz tries to clinch
and Hang counters with a left and a right that stings Niaz.
Hang misses with a looping left.
Niaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hang circles away.
Niaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hang defends well and Niaz ends up having to push Hang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short left from Hang.
Niaz prevents a body shot from Hang.
Hang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hang has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
A shot in the inside from Hang.
Hang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hang is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Hang holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Niaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Niaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hang throws a series of punches but Niaz avoids them all with ease.
Hang works Niaz's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kra Hang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
Niaz blocking some punches.
Hang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niaz trying to control the position but instead, Hang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niaz into the cage.
Hang struggles to land a body shot inside as Niaz controls his hands.
Hang lands a nice uppercut.
Hang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hang prevents it.
Hang is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hang scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Niaz tries to counter with a takedown but Hang is quick to defend against it.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Hang circles away easily
and Hang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niaz thinking.
Hang swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
Niaz dives in and grabs Hang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hang pushes down on Niaz's head and hops out.
Hang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hang wants it to stay on the feet.
Hang throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
Hang misses the jab.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz avoids the body shot from Hang.
Jab, jab by Hang - just one landing.
Hang lands a head kick!
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hang sprawls well initially but Niaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hang is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niaz looking to control but Hang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hang is trying to stand up.
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hang is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz punching from mount but Hang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hang bucks Niaz off and manages to get back to his feet!
Niaz wants to clinch up but Hang keeps it at a distance.
Niaz blocks a head kick by Hang.
Niaz looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
Niaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Niaz misses with a low kick.
Niaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kra Hang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kra Hang!
A very excited looking Kra Hang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 1240 p4p, 1100 weight class) and Anthony Camacho (ranked 189 p4p, 164 weight class). Ramone Rocksaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Camacho's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho throws a looping overhand right but Rocksaw ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho blocks a jab.
Anthony Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho pushes Rocksaw up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocksaw.
Camacho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocksaw 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.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocksaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Camacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Camacho jumps guard but Rocksaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramone Rocksaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Camacho.
Rocksaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocksaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocksaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Rocksaw walks into a stiff left hand from Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocksaw finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Rocksaw moved out of range nicely.
Rocksaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocksaw throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camacho, as that shot connected.
Rocksaw misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.
A jab from Camacho does it's job there.
Camacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocksaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Rocksaw slips the punch.
It looked like Rocksaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camacho.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocksaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Rocksaw scores with a nice strike.
Rocksaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho thuds his right hand into Rocksaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocksaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Rocksaw is out of range.
Rocksaw is looking to counter punch.
Camacho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rocksaw staying out of range there.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
No luck for Camacho with that takedown attempt.
Camacho jabs Rocksaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
letting Rocksaw counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Camacho.
Camacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksaw lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Good exchange - Camacho coming out on top.
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camacho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camacho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocksaw in his tracks.
Camacho throws a hook but Rocksaw blocks it.
It looked like Rocksaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camacho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Camacho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksaw.
A punch lands to the side of Rocksaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocksaw throws a series of punches but Camacho avoids them all with ease.
Rocksaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camacho.
Camacho lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw misses with a looping left.
Camacho slips a jab from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rocksaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anthony Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocksaw ducks right into an uppercut from Camacho.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camacho, as that shot connected.
Rocksaw misses with a straight right.
Rocksaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho wants to counter the offense by Rocksaw and move into the clinch position.
Rocksaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocksaw keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho sizes up Rocksaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camacho punishes Rocksaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Rocksaw defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksaw is looking to counter punch.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
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!
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho cracks Rocksaw with an open hand slap.
Rocksaw throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Rocksaw needs to keep his hands up - Camacho had a free shot at his head there.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands a jab.
Camacho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocksaw moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rocksaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Rocksaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocksaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Camacho.
Rocksaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Rocksaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Camacho!
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocksaw.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Rocksaw misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp one two that drops Camacho! Rocksaw thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Camacho to his feet! Camacho is in big trouble!
Rocksaw throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rocksaw throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Camacho lands.
Rocksaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Rocksaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocksaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rocksaw throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho rushes Rocksaw and presses him up against the cage.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Rocksaw manages to break the clinch.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rocksaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocksaw cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw blocks a jab.
A combination from Camacho does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Rocksaw's shoulder, as Rocksaw tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocksaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camacho moves into the clinch.
Rocksaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho tries a body shot but Rocksaw blocks it.
Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocksaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Camacho misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocksaw misses the target.
Ramone Rocksaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Rocksaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksaw throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Rocksaw misses the target.
Camacho cracks Rocksaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rocksaw lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a nice right hand that sends Camacho toppling to the canvas! Camacho scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rocksaw finish him?!
Camacho is rocked!
 It looks like Anthony Camacho has been cut.
Camacho slips a straight right by Rocksaw.
Camacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocksaw finish him?
Rocksaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocksaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocksaw thinks about countering with a head kick.
Camacho takes a swing at Rocksaw's ribcage but misses.
Camacho seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocksaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camacho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rocksaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocksaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocksaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Rocksaw walks into a left hand.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho is looking to clinch but Rocksaw is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocksaw misses the target.
Camacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho connects with a crisp jab.
Camacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho scores with a decent looking hook.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocksaw.
Camacho throws out a counter right but Rocksaw avoids it with no problem.
Rocksaw lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho 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.
Camacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Camacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camacho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Camacho!
After winning the bout, Anthony Camacho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 361 p4p, 525 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 48 p4p, 74 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Ranger Alderidge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamenev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamenev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev darts in looking for a takedown but Alderidge gets double underhooks and turns Kamenev into the cage.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
It looked like Alderidge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamenev.
Alderidge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alderidge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kamenev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Alderidge is working from the bottom.
Alderidge tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev lands a nice forearm strike.
Alderidge struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alderidge can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Alderidge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Alderidge is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Alderidge blocks the move with his legs.
Alderidge is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alderidge!
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Alderidge is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Alderidge to control.
Kamenev trying to control but Alderidge is having none of it.
Alderidge prevents Kamenev from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Alderidge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kamenev has hold of Alderidge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alderidge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Alderidge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kamenev tries to clinch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Kamenev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kamenev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alderidge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Kamenev misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Alderidge jabs Kamenev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alderidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamenev takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamenev takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Kamenev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alderidge prevents it.
Kamenev tries to stall but Alderidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alderidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Kamenev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alderidge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alderidge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alderidge wants it to stay on the feet.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamenev is rocked!
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamenev is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Kamenev tries to clinch but Alderidge is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Alderidge misses its target.
Alderidge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge jabs Kamenev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamenev seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alderidge enables Kamenev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alderidge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alderidge is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Kamenev won't allow Alderidge to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alderidge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenev controls the pace.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alderidge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivan Kamenev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alderidge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alderidge has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alderidge walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenev.
We've been told by Alderidge's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alderidge defends it well.
Kamenev tries to clinch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Alderidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alderidge scores with a hook.
Kamenev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alderidge throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alderidge connects with a body shot.
Kamenev throws a nice looking combination but Alderidge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenev stalling against the cage.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamenev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamenev trying to stall but Alderidge improves his position.
Kamenev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alderidge is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Alderidge is working away.
Alderidge is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Alderidge blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Alderidge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alderidge is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Alderidge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alderidge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alderidge keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A lull in the action here.
Alderidge manages to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Kamenev not doing much here.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Alderidge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Kamenev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alderidge throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Kamenev slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alderidge misses with a hook. Kamenev ducked under it nicely.
Alderidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamenev.
Alderidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamenev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev looks to clinch
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamenev misses with a takedown
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamenev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamenev.
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!
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Kamenev's head but Kamenev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Alderidge misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderidge moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Kamenev.
I think Kamenev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ranger Alderidge!
A relieved looking Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 165 p4p, 994 weight class) and Shigeru Otori (ranked 17 p4p, 114 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigeru Otori!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Otori feints a jab promting Abarai to slip. Otori then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abarai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Otori jabs at Abarai's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abarai lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Abarai takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abarai thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Otori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abarai misses with a body shot
and Otori counters with a leg kick.
Otori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai connects with the punch.
Abarai is looking to wear down Otori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Otori slips under a jab.
Abarai lands a jab to Otori's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Otori checks it
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai 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.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Abarai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Otori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Otori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Otori looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Otori moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Abarai misses with a jab to the body
and Otori counters with a left and a right that stings Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai misses the body punch
and Otori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Otori ducks right into an uppercut from Abarai.
Otori defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Otori tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.
Abarai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Otori as he connects with a hook.
Otori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abarai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Otori on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abarai thinking.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Otori misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abarai lunges at Otori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Otori's hand.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abarai throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Otori.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai motions for Otori to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori slips a straight right by Abarai.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick from Abarai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Abarai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Otori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Abarai misses the jab.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai tried to counter with a leg kick but Otori avoided it.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Otori slips under a jab from Abarai.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Otori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Abarai throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abarai throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abarai with a body shot.
Otori throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai takes one to the side of the head.
Otori lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Abarai misses with a hook
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Otori scores with a jab to the body.
Otori digs a good body shot into Abarai's ribs.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Otori misses.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Otori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a three punch combo that has Abarai backing up. Abarai nods at Otori to acknowledge the strikes.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Otori throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Otori backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Otori's front leg but catches the back leg as Otori tries to avoid it.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abarai's hands.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Otori both land. Nice combination.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Otori counters with a three punch combo that has Abarai backing up. Abarai nods at Otori to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Abarai misses the jab.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori cracks Abarai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Otori misses with a hook to the body
and Abarai counters with a right hand to the body.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori misses the body punch
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Otori clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Otori moves away from the strike by Abarai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Otori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abarai at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abarai takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Otori swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Otori.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otori connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renji Abarai.
I think Abarai 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Renji Abarai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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