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Sucker Punch Pro Series 111 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 3253 p4p, 5515 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 408 p4p, 627 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olafsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zurauskas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olafsson tries to work over Zurauskas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olafsson is defending well.
Zurauskas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Olafsson.
Zurauskas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zurauskas.
Olafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olafsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Olafsson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olafsson.
We've been informed that Zurauskas 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.
Still in the clinch, Zurauskas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olafsson tries to work over Zurauskas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Zurauskas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zurauskass head.
Olafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olafsson blocking some punches.
Olafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zurauskas's elbow.
Olafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
Zurauskas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Zurauskas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
Olafsson blocking some punches.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zurauskas controls his hands.
Olafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Zurauskas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Olafsson 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.
Olafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olafsson after a bit of a struggle.
Bjorn Olafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulius Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by Olafsson.
Zurauskas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olafsson.
Zurauskas lands a left hand.
Olafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Olafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
A head punch on the inside from Olafsson fails to land.
Olafsson is leaning against Zurauskas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zurauskas scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zurauskas.
Olafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Zurauskas controls the action.
Zurauskas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zurauskas scores with a shoulder strike.
Zurauskas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olafsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Olafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson lands a right hand.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas lands a right hand.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zurauskas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olafsson misses with some punches.
Zurauskas taking a breather.
Zurauskas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olafsson blocking some punches.
Olafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson lands a body shot.
Zurauskas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zurauskas misses with some punches.
Zurauskas tries to stall but Olafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olafsson takes a shot to the head.
Olafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zurauskas.
Olafsson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Olafsson.
Zurauskas looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zurauskas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olafsson blocks an uppercut.
Zurauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Olafsson controls the action.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olafsson lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Olafsson.
Olafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Olafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zurauskas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zurauskas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olafsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Zurauskas to counter with a crisp jab.
Zurauskas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olafsson is out of range.
Olafsson clinches up with Zurauskas and pushes him back against the cage.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Olafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas lands a right hand.
Olafsson lands a nice uppercut.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zurauskas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olafsson lands a body shot.
Zurauskas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olafsson is defending well.
Olafsson is working Zurauskas over against the cage.
Zurauskas is breathing heavily.
Zurauskas blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zurauskas takes a shot to the head.
Zurauskas trying to stall but Olafsson improves his position.
Olafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zurauskas.
Olafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Zurauskas is rocked!
Olafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Olafsson finish him?
Olafsson dips a shoulder and cracks Zurauskas with a mighty uppercut! Zurauskas falls back against the cage and Olafsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zurauskas 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 - Olafsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Olafsson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Olafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Ghambe (ranked 3764 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 473 p4p, 200 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Ghambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Liam Ghambe has been cut.
Spong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ghambe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghambe misses with a takedown
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghambe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghambe.
Ghambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong swings for the body but Ghambe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe misses with a wild combination.
Ghambe looks for a takedown but Spong sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghambe 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.
Spong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghambe is looking to reverse the position.
Spong taking a break here but Ghambe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Spong thows a huge punch but Ghambe dodges it nicely.
Ghambe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ghambe wants to get back to full guard.
Ghambe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spong trying to mount his opponent but Ghambe defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ghambe sees it coming and defends easily.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Ghambe is defending well.
Ghambe is looking to control Spong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ghambe avoid being mounted?
Spong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ghambe trying to get back to full guard but Spong takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong looking to finish Ghambe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ghambe!
Liam Ghambe's cut is getting worse.
Spong lands a big shot there that rocks Ghambe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Liam Ghambe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Liam Ghambe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Spong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Balkan (ranked 2886 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 369 p4p, 198 weight class). Krol comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hammer Smashed Face Live kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zygmunt Krol 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan throws a shot from downtown. Krol moves away and avoids it.
Zygmunt Krol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balkan checks a low kick from Krol.
Krol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balkan is out of range and Krol settles back down.
Balkan blocks a leg kick.
Krol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
Balkan ducks under a wild hook from Krol.
Balkan moves out of range as Krol strikes.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan tries to clinch but Krol moves out of range.
Krol sizes up Balkan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krol throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it.
Balkan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkan working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee asks Balkan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Balkan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balkan trying to control the action but Krol is working from the bottom.
Balkan controlling the position from side mount.
Balkan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krol has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Krol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krol's legs.
Balkan controlling from side mount.
Krol prevents Balkan from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Krol seems a little lost for a moment, as Balkan dominates the positioning.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Balkan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balkan moves out of range of the leg kick from Krol.
Krol throws a wild body kick that Balkan sees coming a mile off.
Zygmunt Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Krol. No joy for Balkan on that attempt.
Krol scores with a kick to the midsection.
Balkan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balkan slips under a jab.
Balkan throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Balkan throws a series of strikes that have Krol backpedaling.
A nice leg kick from Krol, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krol looks to land a body kick but Balkan moved away.
Balkan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balkan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Balkan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krol misses with a hook. Balkan ducked under it nicely.
Balkan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balkan throws a lazy right hand but Krol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krol.
Balkan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balkan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krol moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Krol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balkan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krol's head backwards.
Balkan misses with a wild body shot.
Balkan throws out a loose jab but Krol uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan moves out of range as Krol throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Balkan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krol moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan misses with a straight left.
Balkan works over Krol's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Balkan blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Balkan misses the target.
Krol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balkan is out of range and Krol settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Balkan misses its target.
Balkan loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch.
Krol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balkan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krol keeps working.
Balkan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Krol seems a little lost for a moment, as Balkan dominates the positioning.
Balkan has knee on belly momentarily but Krol bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krol won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan works his way into side control.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Krol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
Balkan has control of an arm but Krol manages to advance to Balkan's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krol avoiding Balkan 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krol is trying to stick to Balkan's back but Balkan is turning into Krol. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Krol's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balkan.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boris Balkan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Krol is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Balkan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Krol staying out of range there.
Balkan connects with a looping right hand.
Balkan wants to clinch up but Krol keeps it at a distance.
Krol moves out of range of the strikes.
Krol walks into a jab.
Krol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balkan.
Balkan is looking to counter punch.
Balkan throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
Balkan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Krol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boris Balkan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balkan misses with a body punch
and Krol counters with a low kick, right behind Balkan 's knee.
Balkan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan cracks Krol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krol throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkan.
An inside leg kick from Krol misses.
Krol connects with an inside leg kick.
Balkan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Balkan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krol. Krol obviously looking to wear him down.
Krol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkan throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol keeps the fight on the outside.
Krol scores with a jab to the body.
Balkan blocks a jab.
A jab from Krol misses.
It looked like Balkan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balkan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balkan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balkan lands a jab.
Balkan connects with the punch.
Balkan scores with a jab.
Krol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Krol.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krol moves away.
Nice body kick there by Krol.
Krol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan moves in looking to clinch but Krol pushes him off.
Balkan lands with a hook. Krol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krol throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Krol.
Balkan throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Krol throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it.
Balkan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krol.
Krol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balkan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krol can pounce on him.
Balkan lands a jab.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Krol saw that one coming.
Krol throws a leg kick
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkan.
Boris Balkan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balkan avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Krol tenderised Balkan's leg. Balkan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Krol.
Balkan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krol doesn't seem bothered though.
Balkan wants to clinch.
Krol defending well as Balkan loads up on a big left hand.
Krol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krol.
Balkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krol.
Krol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balkan lands a nice shot to the body.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan moves out of range as Krol throws a body kick.
Krol throws a solid leg kick but Balkan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol misses with a right hand
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krol lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balkan blocks an uppercut.
Krol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balkan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krol takes one to the chin there.
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 Boris Balkan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balkan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Balkan!
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Rossiter (ranked 1305 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Ceedee Queen (ranked 182 p4p, 311 weight class). Ceedee Queen 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceedee Queen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossiter digs a good hook to Queen's body.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossiter.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Rossiter backing away here, and Queen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen digs a good hook to Rossiter's body.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter takes one to the side of the head.
Rossiter moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen misses with a left hand
enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossiter 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.
A big right from Rossiter misses.
Rossiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Rossiter scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen needs to keep his hands up - Rossiter had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossiter off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Queen.
Rossiter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossiter throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossiter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rossiter stalks Queen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Queen's face. Queen staggers backwards, shaken.
Queen slips under a jab.
Rossiter moves out of range of the leg kick from Queen.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Rossiter.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen connects with a single shot there.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rossiter counter with a right hand.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Rossiter's knee but Rossiter avoids it well.
Queen throws a leg kick but Rossiter moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rossiter misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rossiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen blocks a jab.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossiter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossiter.
A jab from Queen misses.
Rossiter misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a low kick, right behind Rossiter 's knee.
Rossiter throws a head kick that half lands.
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rossiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Queen as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Queen scores with a shot to the body.
Rossiter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Queen.
Rossiter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossiter.
Rossiter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ceedee Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Rossiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen scores with a shot to the body.
Rossiter checks a leg kick.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Queen misses with a leg kick
enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rossiter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Queen with a jab.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Rossiter's head but Rossiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
Queen with a nice calf kick.
Rossiter staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Rossiter misses.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Rossiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Queen works the jab nicely.
Queen throws a leg kick which misses Rossiter's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossiter tries to avoid it.
Rossiter throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
A slow jab from Rossiter misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Rossiter's head back.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Queen tries to land a leg kick but Rossiter saw it coming and moves away.
Rossiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossiter moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Rossiter misses.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Rossiter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Rossiter counters with a three punch combo that has Queen backing up. Queen nods at Rossiter to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Rossiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossiter throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range.
Rossiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossiter scrambles back to his feet.
Queen jabs Rossiter right on the nose. Rossiter blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen 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!
Decent striking displayed by Queen there.
Rossiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen moves forwards but Rossiter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossiter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossiter.
Queen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Rossiter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands with a hook. Rossiter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rossiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rossiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossiter scrambles back to his feet.
Rossiter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossiter's hands.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Rossiter throws a chopping leg kick but Queen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossiter at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Rossiter's head back.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Rossiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rossiter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Rossiter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to score with a low kick but Rossiter moves his leg out of the way.
Rossiter misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rossiter lands a jab.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Queen takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Queen misses with a jab to the body
and Rossiter counters with a one-two to the body.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Rossiter checks it.
A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Rossiter ducks down to avoid it.
Queen defending well as Rossiter loads up on a big left hand.
Rossiter tries to clinch up
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Rossiter counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossiter throws a sloppy body shot
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Rossiter lands but Queen takes it in his stride.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Rossiter counters with a thumping low kick.
Queen swings for the body but Rossiter moves out of range.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossiter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
Ceedee Queen opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Thighpunch (ranked 1825 p4p, 794 weight class) and Justin Kulina (ranked 240 p4p, 113 weight class). Kulina comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tool - Schism kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Justin Kulina told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Kulina!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Kulina catches Thighpunch right on the button with a cross.
Kulina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thighpunch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Thighpunch moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Thighpunch misses its target.
Kulina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Kulina misses.
It looked like Thighpunch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulina swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Thighpunch blocks the body kick.
Kulina throws the left hand but Thighpunch avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Thighpunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kulina blocks a jab.
Kulina tries to clinch but Thighpunch moves away
and Thighpunch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulina thinking.
Thighpunch scores with a jab. Kulina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Thighpunch swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulina.
Thighpunch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kulina coming out on top.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thighpunch is looking to counter punch.
Kulina throws a shot from downtown. Thighpunch moves away and avoids it.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the side of Kulina's head but Kulina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulina lands a two punch combo.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thighpunch jabs Kulina right on the nose. Kulina blinks but takes it well.
Kulina misses the shot to the body.
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina keeps Thighpunch at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thighpunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thighpunch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thighpunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina slips a straight right by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina lands a lovely overhand right.
Kulina 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.
Thighpunch blocks a jab.
Kulina clobbers Thighpunch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thighpunch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulina moves away.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
Thighpunch slips a jab from Kulina.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Thighpunch avoids them all with ease.
Thighpunch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulina misses with a low kick.
Thighpunch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Kulina misses.
Thighpunch lands a body shot.
Kulina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thighpunch's sensitive parts.
Kulina moves into range and connects with a jab.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Thighpunch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Thighpunch misses.
Thighpunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thighpunch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulina moves away.
Kulina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thighpunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulina.
Thighpunch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina throws a jab when Thighpunch was well out of range.
Thighpunch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thighpunch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thighpunch throws a hook but Kulina avoids it easily.
Thighpunch misses with a jab to the body
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina throws a low kick, looking for Thighpunch's leg but Thighpunch calmly moves out of range.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thighpunch scores with a jab.
Thighpunch lands with a nice combination. Kulina backs away looking to recover.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot.
Thighpunch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kulina can pounce on him.
Thighpunch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thighpunch circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulina dips to his left and cracks Thighpunch with an uppercut!
Kulina misses with a kick to the body
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thighpunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Thighpunch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulina throws a poor cross that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thighpunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thighpunch takes one on the button.
Thighpunch takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Kulina throws a right hand that Thighpunch ducks under and follows up with a left that Thighpunch also avoids with ease.
Kulina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thighpunch is out of range.
Thighpunch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch slips a straight right by Kulina.
Thighpunch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kulina misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Thighpunch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulina misses with a body kick.
Thighpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulina misses with an uppercut. Thighpunch saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thighpunch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kulina fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulina thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thighpunch if he has to take too many more of those.
Thighpunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulina throws a leg kick
and Thighpunch counters with a two punch combo.
Kulina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thighpunch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thighpunch's head backwards.
Thighpunch looks to land a combination but Kulina avoids it well.
Kulina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulina 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 Thighpunch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thighpunch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thighpunch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kulina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Kulina scores with a decent looking hook.
Thighpunch misses with a wild combination.
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Kulina, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Kulina there.
Kulina needs to keep his hands up - Thighpunch had a free shot at his head there.
Justin Kulina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulina throws a leg kick but Thighpunch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thighpunch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Kulina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kulina.
Thighpunch jabs Kulina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kulina throws a solid leg kick but Thighpunch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kulina.
Donk. Kulina catches Thighpunch right on the button with a cross.
Thighpunch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thighpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thighpunch.
Kulina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thighpunch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Justin Kulina's cut even more.
Thighpunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Kulina.
Kulina throws a lazy uppercut
and Thighpunch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kulina has had enough of the clinch but Thighpunch keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thighpunch lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina is trying to break free.
Kulina blocking some punches.
Kulina lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thighpunch misses with some punches.
Kulina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thighpunch or not.
Thighpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina lands an uppercut.
Thighpunch is looking to control Kulina's arms but Kulina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thighpunch has his back to the cage.
Kulina breaks the clinch.
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kulina.
Kulina instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kulina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thighpunch backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thighpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thighpunch connects with a right hand. Kulina shakes it off.
Thighpunch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thighpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulina throws the left hand but Thighpunch avoids the punch easily.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the side of Kulina's head but Kulina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thighpunch's head.
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulina lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thighpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Thighpunch.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina manages to break the clinch.
Thighpunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Thighpunch stuns Kulina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kulina misses with a straight left.
Kulina doesn't manage to clinch there - Thighpunch circles away.
Kulina throws a low kick but Thighpunch avoids it.
Thighpunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
Thighpunch lands with a nice combination. Kulina backs away looking to recover.
Thighpunch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thighpunch slips a straight right by Kulina.
Thighpunch misses with a looping left.
Thighpunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulina.
Kulina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Thighpunch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Kulina there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina misses with a hook. Thighpunch ducked under it nicely.
Thighpunch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kulina scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thighpunch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kulina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Thighpunch misses its target.
Thighpunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thighpunch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulina.
Thighpunch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina misses with a looping right.
Kulina looks to throw a body kick
and Thighpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thighpunch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kulina - the referee stops the clock and Thighpunch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kulina. Thighpunch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thighpunch misses.
Kulina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thighpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thighpunch doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulina circles away.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
Thighpunch misses with a few strikes there.
Kulina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kulina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thighpunch.
Kulina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Kulina.
A shot to the liver by Thighpunch. Beautiful body shot.
Thighpunch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kulina lands a leg kick that knocks Thighpunch off balance momentarily.
Thighpunch scores with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kulina.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulina. That's going to slow Thighpunch down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch drops his hands momentarily and Kulina takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Kulina. Beautiful body shot.
Butch Thighpunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.
Kulina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thighpunch.
Kulina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thighpunch.
Thighpunch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thighpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulina scores with a push kick.
Thighpunch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Thighpunch.
Justin Kulina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kulina slips a jab and a cross from Thighpunch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Kulina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulina 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Kulina!
During a confident post fight interview, Justin Kulina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliya Topuria (ranked 835 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 115 p4p, 175 weight class). Topuria kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eyed Bruiser. Ecker has chosen Where The Hood At? as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iliya Topuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecker lands with a kick to the temple. Topuria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Topuria lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topuria. Ecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Topuria throws a shot from downtown. Ecker moves away and avoids it.
Topuria takes a swing at Ecker's ribcage but misses.
Ecker thuds his shin into the meat of Topuria's side.
Ecker throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
Topuria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ecker avoids the head kick by Topuria.
Topuria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ecker throws out a counter right but Topuria avoids it with no problem.
Topuria walks into a straight right hand from Ecker.
Ecker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Topuria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker lands some shots froms side control.
Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Topuria to see if he's OK.
Topuria gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ecker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Topuria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Topuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Topuria's brow.
Ecker postures up and lands a big shot to Topuria's brow.
Topuria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ecker is controlling him.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Topuria's head.
Topuria has momentary wrist control but Ecker slips an elbow through the middle.
Ecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Topuria wants to get back to his feet but Ecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ecker distracts Topuria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ecker works over Topuria with some ground and pound from guard.
Ecker postures up.
Topuria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is in close to Topuria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Topuria wants to sweep but no luck.
Topuria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker preventing the sweep.
Ecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Topuria's head.
Ecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Topuria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ecker defends well.
Ecker stands up over Topuria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Topuria keeps moving.
Topuria working a defensive guard here.
Ecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Topuria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ecker keeping moving, preventing Topuria from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topuria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topuria is one step ahead there.
Ecker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Topuria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecker trying to control the position here.
Topuria trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topuria stays in close to Ecker's body and controls the position.
Topuria won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Topuria looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Ecker dominated that round.
That's time! Topuria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Topuria scores with a jab.
Topuria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ecker. Ecker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Topuria walks into a jab.
Topuria blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Topuria looks to land a combination but Ecker avoids it well.
Topuria backing away here, and Ecker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Topuria as he connects with a hook.
Topuria misses with an uppercut. Ecker saw that one coming.
A big left from Topuria misses.
Ecker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Topuria looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Topuria misses with an uppercut. Ecker saw that one coming.
Topuria throws a shot from downtown. Ecker moves away and avoids it.
Ecker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Topuria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ecker gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker misses with the ground and pound.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topuria keeps working.
Topuria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker prevents Topuria from improving his position.
Ecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Topuria taking some punishment here, with Ecker in his half guard.
Ecker lands with a punch from half guard.
Ecker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ecker there.
Nice strikes from Ecker there.
Ecker throwing shots but Topuria is blocking nicely.
Ecker lands strikes from half guard.
Topuria is looking to control Ecker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Topuria avoid being mounted?
Ecker lands with a punch from half guard.
 Topuria is rocked!
Ecker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Topuria is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Topuria! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ecker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
A relieved looking Devin Ecker 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Segura (ranked 507 p4p, 800 weight class) and Lou Valentine (ranked 76 p4p, 114 weight class). Segura comes to the cage accompanied by Mystic Rick - Press Conference. Lou Valentine has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Segura steps away.
Segura swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Segura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Segura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valentine sprawls and moves away.
Segura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Segura misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Segura was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Segura scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Segura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Segura throws an off balance right hand
and Segura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Segura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Segura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Segura moved out of range.
Segura goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine prevents Segura from breaking the clinch.
Segura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Segura throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Segura scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Segura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Lou Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Segura shoots in.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Segura misses the shot to the body.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Segura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Segura fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
Segura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromValentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Segura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Segura.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Segura looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Segura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Segura.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Segura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Segura backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Segura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rick Segura's cut is getting worse.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
Segura thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segura throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Segura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura lands with a cross.
Segura sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentine throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Segura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Segura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Segura avoids the body shot from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Segura throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
Valentine throws a body punch but Segura moves out of range.
Segura misses the body punch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Segura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Segura misses.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Rick Segura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura'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!
Segura avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Segura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Valentine to see if he's OK.
Valentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Segura off and has taken his back!
Valentine misses with a punch to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Valentine keeps control of the position as Segura tries to break free.
Valentine sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Segura taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 534 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 75 p4p, 182 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thai goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Thai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thai slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Thai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up here but Thai is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov has one foot on Thai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuznetsov avoids it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
A clash of legs there as Thai blocks the low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Thai counters by clinching up.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuznetsov after a bit of a struggle.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Thai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thai is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Thai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Thai off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov clobbers Thai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Thai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Thai is now in Kuznetsov's guard.
Thai is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuznetsov controlling from the full mount.
Thai is working to get back to half guard.
Thai regains half guard.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Thai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Thai has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetsov in particular looking to stall.
Kuznetsov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing that Kuznetsov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thai wants to improve his position but Kuznetsov is controlling well.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai tries to roll over but Kuznetsov keeps him under control.
Thai regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Thai blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Thai has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kuznetsov is looking to defend but Thai has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kuznetsov! Thai pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kuznetsov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wille Thai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashwin Tyson (ranked 1056 p4p, 671 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 148 p4p, 90 weight class). Will Wrecks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ashwin Tyson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashwin Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wrecks counters with a straight right hand.
Wrecks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wrecks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wrecks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson moves to clinch but Wrecks breaks away
and Wrecks counters with a crisp one two that drops Tyson! Wrecks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tyson to his feet! Tyson is in big trouble!
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrecks scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Wrecks counters with a nice right hand that sends Tyson toppling to the canvas! Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wrecks finish him?!
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrecks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wrecks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wrecks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrecks keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a double jab
and Wrecks counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson lands with a kick to the temple. Wrecks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wrecks scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wrecks cracks Tyson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wrecks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tyson to stand back up!
It looks like Ashwin Tyson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson misses with a combination
and Wrecks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tyson! Wrecks lets Tyson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tyson is rocked!
Ashwin Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
Wrecks lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wrecks counters with a left to the body.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Wrecks feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tyson sprawling to the canvas! Tyson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wrecks finish him?!
Wrecks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Wrecks moves out of range easily.
Wrecks lands a big right hand that sends Tyson crashing to the mat! Wrecks stays standing though and waves Tyson back to his feet!
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrecks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wrecks stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Wrecks counters with a big right hand! Oh Tyson is in trouble here! Wrecks follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Wrecks!
Our winner, Will Wrecks, 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.
Ashwin Tyson spoke after the fight, saying 'Huh?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eemeli Lampi (ranked 121 p4p, 135 weight class) and Dempsey ONeill (ranked 22 p4p, 23 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampi throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill blocks a jab.
ONeill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lampi throws a good cross that connects.
Lampi misses with a body shot.
ONeill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lampi has time to react.
Nice body kick there by ONeill.
A slapping leg kick lands for ONeill.
Lampi avoids a kick to the body.
Lampi throwing a counter right hand but ONeill manages to avoid it.
Lampi pushes ONeill away with a front kick.
ONeill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lampi.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lampi was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
ONeill defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampi lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
ONeill scores with a kick to the body.
ONeill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lampi is able to avoid easily.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lampi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeill lands with a nice body punch.
Lampi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lampi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by ONeill. ONeill obviously looking to wear him down.
Lampi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lampi cracks ONeill with a good jab.
Lampi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ONeill is trying to counter with his kicks.
ONeill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lampi momentarily.
Lampi missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeill slips a straight right by Lampi.
Lampi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeill is looking to slow Lampi down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill throws a front kick that sends Lampi stumbling back into the cage.
Lampi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lampi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill fakes the leg kick and cracks Lampi in the body.
ONeill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lampi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
ONeill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Lampi.
ONeill scores with a jab. Lampi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lampi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
ONeill throws a jab when Lampi was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lampi.
ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
ONeill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lampi.
A nice leg kick from ONeill, right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampi moves away.
Lampi throws a combination that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice body kick.
Lampi throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lampi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampi looks for the body kick but ONeill saw that one coming.
ONeill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lampi tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lampi misses with a looping right.
ONeill is looking to slow Lampi down with leg kicks.
ONeill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lampi.
Lampi checks a leg kick.
Lampi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lampi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ONeill throws a front kick aimed at Lampi's knee but Lampi avoids it well.
ONeill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lampi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
ONeill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by ONeill.
ONeill misses with a body kick.
ONeill defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lampi.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
Lampi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by ONeill. ONeill obviously looking to wear him down.
Lampi looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for ONeill.
Lampi throws a low kick but ONeill moves out of range easily.
Lampi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeill throws out the jab.
Lampi is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by ONeill. Beautiful body shot.
ONeill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lampi lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Lampi blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
That's time! Lampi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
ONeill scores with a leg kick.
Lampi misses with a wild body shot.
Lampi throws a wild body kick that ONeill sees coming a mile off.
Lampi ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lampi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLampi.
ONeill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lampi misses with a body shot.
ONeill blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from ONeill - that will leave a mark!
ONeill moves away from the strike by Lampi.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lampi's jab looks to have found its range, popping ONeill under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lampi connects with a body shot that sends ONeill's belly button to the back.
ONeill swings widly with a right hand
and Lampi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lampi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampi throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Lampi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lampi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
ONeill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
ONeill connects with an inside leg kick.
Lampi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for ONeill.
Lampi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
Lampi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeill thumps Lampi with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ONeill.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Lampi.
Lampi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill slips a straight right by Lampi.
ONeill feints a counter leg kick.
Lampi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeill takes a swing at Lampi's ribcage but misses.
ONeill scores with a shot to the body.
Lampi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampi is looking to land body kicks.
ONeill defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for ONeill.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lampi.
Lampi lands a leg kick that knocks ONeill off balance momentarily.
Lampi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeill misses the target.
Lampi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lampi throws the kick towards the body but ONeill avoids it.
Lampi throws a low kick but ONeill moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill lands an overhand right.
Lampi throws an overhand right that lands on ONeill's shoulder, as ONeill tries to avoid the shot.
ONeill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lampi. Lampi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
Lampi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lampi staying out of range there.
Lampi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ONeill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lampi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lampi walks into a straight right hand from ONeill.
Lampi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lampi backing away here, and ONeill unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lampi takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Lampi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lampi will feel that in the morning.
ONeill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lampi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lampi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lampi throws a body kick that misses.
Lampi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill lands a jab.
ONeill misses with a low kick.
ONeill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lampi connects with a single shot there.
ONeill misses with a hook.
ONeill lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
ONeill sizes up Lampi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lampi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
ONeill throws a push kick but Lampi slaps the foot to one side.
ONeill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ONeill fakes the leg kick and cracks Lampi in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lampi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lampi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lampi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lampi misses with a head kick.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lampi.
Lampi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lampi throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lampi takes a jab right on the kisser.
ONeill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lampi misses with an uppercut. ONeill saw that one coming.
Lampi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from ONeill.
Crunch! ONeill slams his shin into Lampi's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi slips a jab from ONeill.
Lampi throws a head kick that misses.
ONeill scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lampi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ONeill, pushing him back against the cage.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lampi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lampi scores with a shot to the side of ONeill's head.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Lampi.
Lampi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lampi misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lampi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lampi jabs ONeill right on the nose. ONeill blinks but takes it well.
Lampi moves out of range of the body kick from ONeill.
ONeill lands an overhand right.
ONeill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ONeill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampi misses with a right hand
enabling ONeill to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lampi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
ONeill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ONeill fakes the leg kick and cracks Lampi in the body.
ONeill throws a low kick but Lampi moves out of range easily.
Lampi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lampi checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from ONeill.
ONeill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lampi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lampi loads up on a big right hand but ONeill slips the punch.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lampi.
ONeill works Lampi's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lampi there.
Lampi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Lampi.
Lampi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ONeill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. ONeill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ONeill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from ONeill.
ONeill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lampi at a distance.
Lampi tries a head kick but it misses.
ONeill with a nice calf kick.
ONeill with the inside leg kick.
Lampi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lampi.
ONeill flicks out a counter leg kick but Lampi steps away.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill swings for the body but Lampi moves out of range.
Lampi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Lampi misses.
ONeill scores with a nice strike.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Lampi.
ONeill throws the kick towards the body but Lampi avoids it.
ONeill scores with a punch to the head.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Lampi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lampi swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
Lampi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ONeill thuds a left hand into Lampi's body.
ONeill lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lampi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill'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.
A head kick misses from Lampi.
Lampi misses with a wild body shot.
Lampi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lampi moves out of range of the body kick from ONeill.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Lampi is just out of range.
ONeill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lampi slips a jab from ONeill.
Lampi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ONeill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lampi's sensitive parts.
ONeill connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lampi will feel that in the morning.
Lampi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lampi throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
Lampi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill thuds a left hand into Lampi's body.
Lampi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ONeill takes a swing at Lampi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lampi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
ONeill keeps the fight on the outside.
ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
ONeill 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.
ONeill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lampi.
Lampi walks into a jab.
Eemeli Lampi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lampi moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
ONeill is looking to chop away at Lampi's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from ONeill 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 Lampi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lampi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lampi just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for ONeill.
Nice defenses there by ONeill.
Good work by Lampi as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lampi throws a counter high kick but ONeill was just alert enough to avoid it.
ONeill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lampi is able to avoid easily.
ONeill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lampi 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.
ONeill scores with a hook.
Lampi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lampi.
ONeill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lampi misses with a head kick.
ONeill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lampi has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lampi.
Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for ONeill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill lands with a nice body kick.
ONeill throws a hook but Lampi blocks it.
Lampi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lampi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
ONeill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lampi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lampi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lampi misses with a body punch.
ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Lampi.
Lampi lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
ONeill manages to break the clinch.
Lampi misses with an uppercut.
Lampi scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from ONeill.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Lampi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws out a leg kick but Lampi moves out of range and ONeill only half commits.
Lampi throws a shot from downtown. ONeill moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill moves out of range of the body kick from Lampi.
ONeill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lampi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and ONeill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lampi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
ONeill defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
ONeill digs a good hook to Lampi's body.
ONeill misses with a kick to the body.
Lampi tries to score with a low kick but ONeill moves his leg out of the way.
ONeill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Lampi down.
ONeill throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
ONeill feints and then cracks Lampi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lampi down.
ONeill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ONeill walks into a stiff left hand from Lampi.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lampi throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeill tries a low kick but Lampi avoids it.
Lampi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampi moves away.
Lampi misses with a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill lands a slapping body shot.
Lampi throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill throws a hook to the side of Lampi's head but Lampi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lampi thumps ONeill with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampi checks a low kick from ONeill.
Lampi looks to land a body kick but ONeill moved away.
ONeill throws a half hearted mid kick.
ONeill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeill scores with a punch to the head.
ONeill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Lampi.
Lampi misses with an uppercut
and ONeill counters with a good, hard body kick but Lampi shrugs it off.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lampi was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Lampi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ONeill checks the leg kick.
Lampi misses with a hook
and ONeill counters with an outside leg kick.
ONeill scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lampis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lampi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
ONeill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lampi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ONeill throws out a counter right but Lampi avoids it with no problem.
Lampi throws a leg kick which misses ONeill's front leg but catches the back leg as ONeill tries to avoid it.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ONeill lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Lampi misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lampi 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 ONeill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from ONeill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lampi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ONeill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lampi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill's corner calls for a 1-2. ONeill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lampi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and ONeill is able to avoid easily.
Dempsey ONeill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Lampi misses.
Lampi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
ONeill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lampi's sensitive parts.
ONeill scores with a spinning back kick!
ONeill walks into a jab.
ONeill throws a hook to the side of Lampi's head but Lampi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill with the inside leg kick.
Lampi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lampi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ONeill lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lampi will feel that in the morning.
ONeill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lampi finds it's way round the side to connect with ONeill's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ONeill connects with a body shot.
Lampi misses with an uppercut.
ONeill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
ONeill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
ONeill cracks Lampi with a good jab.
Lampi looks to land a left hand but ONeill moved out of range nicely.
Lampi tries to land a front kick but ONeill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
ONeill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lampi with a body shot.
ONeill punishes Lampi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
Lampi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ONeill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lampi doesn't seem bothered though.
ONeill thumps Lampi with a low kick.
ONeill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dempsey ONeill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ONeill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Dempsey ONeill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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