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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Goode (ranked 6588 p4p, 25217 weight class) and Genji Masamune (ranked 679 p4p, 714 weight class). Genji Masamune 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genji Masamune!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Masamune misses.
Goode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masamune misses with a low kick.
Goode wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goode looks to land a right hand but Masamune moved out of range.
Goode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masamune closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goode circles away.
Goode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Goode does no damage.
Goode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masamune pushes Goode up against the cage in a clinch.
Goode wants to break free but Masamune has control.
Goode misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goode lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masamune.
Goode prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masamune tries to land knees in the clinch but Goode avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode lands with a left to the head.
Goode escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eli Goode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goode drops Masamune with a beautiful combination! Masamune stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goode is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Genji Masamune has been cut.
Goode misses with a looping left.
Goode scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 Masamune is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goode misses with the combination.
Goode throws a series of punches but Masamune moves out of range.
Masamune scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goode in his tracks.
Eli Goode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Goode misses.
Goode throws a lazy right hand but Masamune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masamune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masamune clinches with his opponent.
Goode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masamune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masamune is defended easily by Goode.
Eli Goode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genji Masamune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Masamune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goode as he jumps to the side.
Masamune swinging wildly here.
Goode connects with a body shot that sends Masamune's belly button to the back.
Masamune staying out of range there.
Goode feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Masamune sprawling to the canvas! Masamune rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Goode finish him?!
Masamune is still on wobbly legs! Can Goode finish him?
Masamune rushes Goode and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masamune is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goode throws a big uppercut that drops Masamune! More strikes from Goode and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Masamune lies dazed against the cage as Goode celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Goode!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eli Goode thanked PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fung Hao Ming (ranked 4017 p4p, 25070 weight class) and Mickey Wong (ranked 420 p4p, 629 weight class). Hao Ming comes to the cage accompanied by Long Arirang. Fung Hao Ming has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fung Hao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Wong!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong looks to throw the jab but Hao Ming is out of range.
Hao Ming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hao Ming scores with a nice strike.
Hao Ming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.
Hao Ming pushes Wong up against the cage in a clinch.
Wong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Ming has Wong pushed against the cage.
Wong letting Hao Ming take a breather here.
Wong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
Wong working hard to break the clinch.
Wong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage.
Hao Ming lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wong misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao Ming throws a body kick that misses.
Wong throws out a counter right but Hao Ming avoids it with no problem.
Wong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao Ming connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wong scrambles back to his feet.
Hao Ming scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wong is rocked!
Hao Ming moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Hao Ming closes the distance and clinches.
Hao Ming manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wong takes a shot to the head.
Hao Ming dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hao Ming stalling.
Wong seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mickey Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao Ming gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hao Ming moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao Ming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming working Wong over with knees to the body.
Hao Ming stalling against the cage.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming slowing the pace effectively.
Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
We've been informed that Wong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wong tries to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling the position.
Wong is looking to break free of the clinch but Hao Ming has double underhooks.
Hao Ming tries to work over Wong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming keeps control of Wong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wong or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming is controlling him.
Hao Ming is working Wong over against the cage.
Wong working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wong.
Hao Ming lands a nice knee to the body.
Hao Ming'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.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming is stalling here.
Wong can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wong misses with a hook.
Hao Ming went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hao Ming stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wong misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wong looks to throw the jab but Hao Ming is out of range.
Wong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a left to the body.
Hao Ming throws out a powerful jab.
Wong gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hao Ming gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wong is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moussa Bouba (ranked 4060 p4p, 6331 weight class) and Yoshi Kuroda (ranked 492 p4p, 634 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moussa Bouba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshi Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bouba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bouba tries to counter by clinching up but Kuroda breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuroda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bouba clinches up with Kuroda and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuroda lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Moussa Bouba has been cut.
Kuroda tries to land knees in the clinch but Bouba avoids the damage to the body.
Bouba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bouba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bouba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bouba has his feet on Kuroda's thighs here. He's pushed Kuroda off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kuroda screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moussa Bouba!
During a confident post fight interview, Moussa Bouba 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yurga Ibragomedov (ranked 4250 p4p, 4327 weight class) and Shinohara Sosuke (ranked 437 p4p, 447 weight class). Sosuke has chosen Samurai as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yurga Ibragomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinohara Sosuke!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Ibragomedov misses
and Sosuke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibragomedov throws a body punch but Sosuke moves out of range.
Sosuke cracks Ibragomedov with a good jab.
Sosuke misses with an uppercut. Ibragomedov saw that one coming.
Sosuke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibragomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sosuke slips under a jab from Ibragomedov.
Ibragomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sosuke lands a jab.
Sosuke cracks a nice hook into Ibragomedov's ribs.
Sosuke drops Ibragomedov with a beautiful combination! Ibragomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sosuke is looking for the KO!
 Ibragomedov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibragomedov blocks a jab.
Oh Ibragomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibragomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sosuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibragomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibragomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Ibragomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibragomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Ibragomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibragomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosuke misses with a looping left.
Ibragomedov has managed to clinch.
Ibragomedov jumps guard and drags Sosuke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibragomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Sosuke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ibragomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ibragomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Sosuke's head but Sosuke avoids it well.
Ibragomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sosuke taking a bit of punishment here - Ibragomedov scoring with strikes.
Sosuke wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sosuke bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sosuke.
Sosuke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibragomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sosuke.
Ibragomedov clinches with his opponent.
Sosuke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ibragomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sosuke prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibragomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosuke is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibragomedov.
We've been informed that Sosuke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ibragomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ibragomedov has Sosuke pressed against the cage.
Sosuke can't find room to land a body shot as Ibragomedov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosuke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibragomedov avoids it.
Sosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibragomedov or not.
Ibragomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Sosuke.
Sosuke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sosuke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosuke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosuke is looking to control Ibragomedov's arms but Ibragomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sosuke has his back to the cage.
Ibragomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Sosuke presses Ibragomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sosuke tries to break free but Ibragomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Ibragomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sosuke after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurga Ibragomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosuke has Ibragomedov pressed against the cage.
Sosuke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinohara Sosuke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ibragomedov ducks under a wild hook from Sosuke.
Ibragomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Sosuke breaks away and moves out of range.
Sosuke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sosuke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibragomedov.
Shinohara Sosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosuke throws a hook to the side of Ibragomedov's head but Ibragomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosuke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ibragomedov tries to clinch but Sosuke is having none of it.
Ibragomedov forces Sosuke back against the cage and clinches.
Sosuke is struggling to control the position.
Sosuke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibragomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibragomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragomedov moves away from the strike by Sosuke.
As Sosuke tries to get set, Ibragomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Sosuke manages to avoid the attempt.
Ibragomedov swings for the body but Sosuke moves out of range.
Sosuke 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.
Shinohara Sosuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibragomedov swings for the body but Sosuke moves out of range.
Sosuke slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibragomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Sosuke does no damage.
Ibragomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sosuke throws a shot from downtown. Ibragomedov moves away and avoids it.
Sosuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ibragomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sosuke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Sosuke.
Sosuke throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibragomedov.
Ibragomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sosuke misses with a head kick.
Sosuke throws a looping overhand right but Ibragomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Ibragomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sosuke's waist but Sosuke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ibragomedov off to one side.
Sosuke misses with a head kick.
A big left from Sosuke misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibragomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sosuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosuke throws out a counter right but Ibragomedov avoids it with no problem.
Ibragomedov wants to clinch
and Sosuke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sosuke.
Ibragomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibragomedov.
It seemed like Sosuke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibragomedov tries to clinch up.
Sosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sosuke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibragomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sosuke.
Sosuke throws a series of punches but Ibragomedov moves out of range.
Ibragomedov is looking to wear down Sosuke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sosuke missing with a left hand there. Ibragomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibragomedov goes for a double leg but Sosuke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sosuke continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurga Ibragomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosuke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sosuke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sosuke is working Ibragomedov over against the cage.
Sosuke is pressed up against the cage. Ibragomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sosuke down to the mat. Sosuke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ibragomedov wants to clinch up but Sosuke keeps it at a distance.
Sosuke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibragomedov slips under a jab.
Ibragomedov tries to clinch there but Sosuke circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Sosuke. That snapped Ibragomedov's head back.
Shinohara Sosuke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibragomedov slips under a jab.
Sosuke stuffs the takedown attempt from Ibragomedov. Ibragomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sosuke throws a jab when Ibragomedov was well out of range.
Sosuke connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sosuke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibragomedov moves into range and clinches up with Sosuke.
Sosuke misses with a knee to the head.
Ibragomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sosuke trying to land knees to the body.
Ibragomedov being controlled against the cage.
Ibragomedov jumps into guard, dragging Sosuke to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sosuke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ibragomedov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinohara Sosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sosuke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibragomedov.
Sosuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibragomedov in his tracks.
Ibragomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sosuke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ibragomedov is in Sosuke's guard.
Sosuke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ibragomedov is controlling him.
Ibragomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ibragomedov throwing strikes from guard but Sosuke blocks nicely.
Sosuke wants to stand and escape but Ibragomedov is having none of it.
Ibragomedov trying to control but Sosuke is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosuke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibragomedov slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragomedov trying to control the action but Sosuke is working from the bottom.
Ibragomedov stops Sosuke from getting back to his feet.
Ibragomedov trying to pass the guard but Sosuke defending well.
Ibragomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibragomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ibragomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sosuke is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ibragomedov connects with a nice short shot to Sosuke's temple.
Ibragomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sosuke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yurga Ibragomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragomedov is looking to stall here but Sosuke recovers full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sosuke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sosuke keeping moving, preventing Ibragomedov from controlling successfully.
Ibragomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ibragomedov postures up in Sosuke's guard and throws a big left but Sosuke blocks it.
Ibragomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ibragomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sosuke is looking to stand up but Ibragomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Ibragomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibragomedov stops Sosuke from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ibragomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ibragomedov stops Sosuke from standing up.
Ibragomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Sosuke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sosuke is in guard.
Sosuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sosuke won't allow Ibragomedov to sweep him here.
Sosuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Sosuke wants to stand and escape but instead Ibragomedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ibragomedov prevents Sosuke from getting back to his feet.
Ibragomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibragomedov wants to control from the top but Sosuke keeps moving.
Yurga Ibragomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosuke wants to stand up but Ibragomedov is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shinohara Sosuke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibragomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurga Ibragomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sosuke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinohara Sosuke!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zombie Lee (ranked 3580 p4p, 5171 weight class) and Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 216 p4p, 279 weight class). Bandolero has chosen Bandolero as his entrance music. Zombie Lee 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zombie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandolero is rocked!
Lee lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bandolero falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lee dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zombie Lee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Louie Spicoli (ranked 3734 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Bruce McGregor (ranked 224 p4p, 212 weight class). Louie Spicoli had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louie Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spicoli is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor misses with a hook. Spicoli ducked under it nicely.
Spicoli defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Spicoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by McGregor.
Spicoli takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spicoli tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spicoli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spicoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spicoli throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Spicoli avoids it with no problem.
Spicoli moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Spicoli throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spicoli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spicoli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Spicoli with an uppercut!
McGregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spicoli throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Spicoli.
McGregor 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.
Spicoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Spicoli avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
Spicoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGregor throws a hook but Spicoli blocks it.
McGregor misses with the combination.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Spicoli shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Spicoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Spicoli ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Spicoli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spicoli throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Spicoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spicoli slips a jab from McGregor.
Spicoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Spicoli avoids it with no problem.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spicoli.
A punch combination from Spicoli misses.
McGregor misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Spicoli's shoulder, as Spicoli tries to avoid the shot.
Spicoli swinging wildly here.
Spicoli shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louie Spicoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws a hook but Spicoli blocks it.
Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Spicoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spicoli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spicoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spicoli circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spicoli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spicoli takes one to the chin there.
Spicoli shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spicoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spicoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Spicoli moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spicoli.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by McGregor.
Spicoli looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spicoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spicoli slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spicoli moves away.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Spicoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Spicoli slips the punch.
Spicoli checks a low kick from McGregor.
Louie Spicoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spicoli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spicoli throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruce McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spicoli attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
Spicoli shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Spicoli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Spicoli's knee but Spicoli avoids it well.
Spicoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Spicoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spicoli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spicoli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Spicoli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spicoli misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spicoli looks to land a combination. McGregor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
A punch combination from Spicoli misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spicoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Spicoli's shoulder, as Spicoli tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
Spicoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spicoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spicoli takes one to the side of the head.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spicoli misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spicoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Spicoli's head back.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spicoli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spicoli is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
Spicoli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spicoli wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spicoli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGregor wants to improve his position but Spicoli is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spicoli controlling the action here.
Spicoli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spicoli is looking for a kimura here.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Spicoli has control of the leg.
Spicoli seems to be working for a kimura but McGregor defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor misses with a hook. Spicoli ducked under it nicely.
Spicoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor 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 Spicoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spicoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Spicoli shoots in.
Spicoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spicoli shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spicoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spicoli is out of range.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Spicoli moved out of range nicely.
Spicoli throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spicoli's head backwards.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Spicoli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Spicoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Spicoli.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Spicoli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spicoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruce McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor with a nice cross.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spicoli.
Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spicoli's head backwards.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spicoli.
Spicoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spicoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louie Spicoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spicoli misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor lands with a cross.
McGregor takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor lands a jab.
McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Spicoli moves away and avoids it.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spicoli missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spicoli.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spicoli attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
Spicoli throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
Spicoli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Spicoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spicoli momentarily.
Spicoli misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spicoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spicoli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spicoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spicoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spicoli looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Spicoli moved out of range.
Louie Spicoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spicoli throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor scores with a hook.
A combination from Spicoli does no damage.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spicoli is looking to wear down McGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spicoli tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spicoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by McGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Spicoli moves away and avoids it.
Spicoli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruce McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce McGregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ant Thrax (ranked 3682 p4p, 3792 weight class) and Lukas Jankauskas (ranked 456 p4p, 468 weight class). Ant Thrax has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Thrax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Jankauskas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankauskas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrax.
Thrax cracks Jankauskas with an open hand slap.
Thrax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jankauskas lands a nice hook to Thrax's body. Thrax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jankauskas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jankauskas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thrax scores with a nice head shot.
Jankauskas throws a body kick that misses
and Thrax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankauskas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jankauskas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jankauskas is rocked!
Thrax is stalking Jankauskas. Jankauskas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Thrax, and it's lights out! Jankauskas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ant Thrax!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 2574 p4p, 5793 weight class) and Victor Souza (ranked 359 p4p, 634 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Souza!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaspersky.
Souza throws Kaspersky to one side and escapes!
Kaspersky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaspersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes.
Kaspersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaspersky lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaspersky working Souza over with strikes.
Kaspersky is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaspersky to get the leverage.
Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaspersky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaspersky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Souza is looking to improve his position.
Kaspersky lands strikes from half guard.
Souza is rocked!
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaspersky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky scores with a big shot! Souza's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Souza! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kaspersky!
Our winner, Nikolai Kaspersky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Martinez (ranked 2962 p4p, 3609 weight class) and Louis Arnold (ranked 383 p4p, 450 weight class). Louis Arnold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold connects with a looping right hand.
Arnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinez doesn't seem bothered though.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnold works the jab nicely.
Martinez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a jab to the head.
Arnold lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
Arnold scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinez should have avoided that one.
Arnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnold! But no joy.
Martinez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Arnold lands a right hand from hell, dropping Martinez. Arnold pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Arnold!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Down (ranked 2916 p4p, 3121 weight class) and Jaden Tufalo (ranked 367 p4p, 391 weight class). Down's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 17 Girls In A Row. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaden Tufalo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tufalo misses with a body shot.
Down is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tufalo has closed the distance and engaged Down in a clinch.
Tufalo can't find room to land a body shot as Down controls the action.
Down takes an elbow to the temple.
Down has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Down lands a hook that snaps the head of Tufalo backwards.
Tufalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Down is trying to break free.
Down fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tufalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo blocks a body shot from Down.
Tufalo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Down lands an uppercut.
Down definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tufalo throws out the jab.
Down gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Down misses with a hook from the clinch.
Down prevents a body shot from Tufalo.
Tufalo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Down swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Down breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Tufalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tufalo.
Tufalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tufalo rushes Down and presses him up against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo just leaning against Down, taking a breather.
Tufalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
Tufalo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tufalo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Down manages to break the clinch.
Tufalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Down was well out of range. Poor timing from Tufalo.
Tufalo gets tackled into the cage by Down. Down maintains the clinch.
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Down wants to clinch.
Tufalo clinches with his opponent.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Tufalo misses its intended target.
Down seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Down takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Down clinches.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside that Down shrugs off.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
Down escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Down tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tufalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tufalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Down's head.
Tufalo takes a swing at Down's ribcage but misses.
Tufalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Down is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tufalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Down with a body shot.
Tufalo clinches with his opponent.
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!
Down misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tufalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Down doesn't seem bothered though.
Tufalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Down's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a body punch.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Down - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo tries a body shot but Down blocks it.
Down has had enough of the clinch but Tufalo keeps him there for the moment.
Down prevents a body shot from Tufalo.
A short left from Down.
Down pushes Tufalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Tufalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Down keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch but Tufalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaden Tufalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Down has managed to clinch.
Tufalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Tufalo slows down the pace here.
Down blocks a body shot from Tufalo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Down tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Down manages to break the clinch.
Down clinches with his opponent.
Tufalo lands an elbow just above Down 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Down misses with a body punch.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
Down lands with a short shot to the head.
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Down tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tufalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Down.
Tufalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Down lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tufalo blocks a body shot from Down.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Down gets an underhook and turns Tufalo into the cage.
Down breaks the clinch.
Down fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tufalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Down looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tufalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tufalo darts in and clinches Down up against the cage.
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Tufalo.
Down wants to clinch up but Tufalo keeps it at a distance.
Tufalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Down's head.
Down drives through and clinches with Tufalo against the cage.
Down throws a punch but it's blocked by Tufalo.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
Down fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Down breaks from the clinch.
Tufalo lands with a cross.
Down fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tufalo throws out a powerful jab.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tufalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Down tries to clinch but Tufalo moves out of range.
Tufalo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Down blocks it well.
Down doesn't manage to clinch there - Tufalo circles away.
Down has closed the distance and engaged Tufalo in a clinch.
Down misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Down blocks the elbow strike.
Tufalo tries to throw a body punch but Down avoids it by throwing Tufalo back against the cage.
Down manages to break the clinch.
Larry Down is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tufalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Tufalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Down stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tufalo throws the left hand but Down avoids the punch easily.
Down gets tackled into the cage by Tufalo. Tufalo maintains the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a body punch.
Tufalo stalling in the clinch but Down improves position.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tufalo is looking to control Down's arms but Down gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tufalo has his back to the cage.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tufalo can't find room to land a body shot as Down controls the action.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Down is trying to push Tufalo away but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Tufalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tufalo misses with a shot to the body
and Down counters with a straight right hand.
Tufalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Down moves out of range as Tufalo strikes.
Down tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tufalo manages to circle out of the way.
Tufalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Tufalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tufalo rushes Down and presses him up against the cage.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Down wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down tries a body shot but Tufalo blocks it.
Tufalo misses with a body punch.
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down tries a body shot but Tufalo blocks it.
Tufalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Down lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tufalo backwards.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Down has a couple of punches blocked by Tufalo.
Jaden Tufalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Down is trying to break the clinch but Tufalo is controlling him.
Down tries to circle away but Tufalo has him pinned against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tufalo just leaning against Down, taking a breather.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Down fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tufalo clinches up with Down and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Down tries to break free but Tufalo pushes him back against the cage.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down breaks the clinch.
Tufalo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down tries to break free but Tufalo pushes him back against the cage.
Down takes an elbow to the temple.
Tufalo can't find room to land a body shot as Down controls the action.
Down swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tufalo prevents a body shot from Down.
Tufalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
Down lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Down throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
Tufalo lands an elbow that stopped Down in his tracks for a moment.
Down working aggressively here.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Down has had enough of the clinch but Tufalo keeps him there for the moment.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.
Down tries to break the clinch but Tufalo is controlling the position.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
Tufalo lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tufalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tufalo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Tufalo really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Down tries to clinch but Tufalo is having none of it.
Tufalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tufalo.
Down tries to clinch up but Tufalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Tufalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tufalo lands with a good body shot.
Tufalo has Down up against the cage in a clinch.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Down wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tufalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Down misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Down working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tufalo lands a damaging elbow.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Down manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down tries to clinch up.
Tufalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tufalo looks to throw the jab but Down is out of range.
Tufalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Down.
Down takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tufalo punishes Down's body with a nice straight punch.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Down tries to clinch but Tufalo moves out of range.
Tufalo unleashes a big counter combination but Down bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Down takes one to the chin there.
Down gets tackled into the cage by Tufalo. Tufalo maintains the clinch.
Down is trying to break the clinch but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Tufalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tufalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
Tufalo is struggling to control the position.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
A bit of stalling here from Tufalo.
Tufalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Down lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tufalo tries a body shot but Down blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Down.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tufalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow.
Tufalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Down controls his hands.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Tufalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down tries to break free but Tufalo pushes him back against the cage.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tufalo is struggling to control the position.
Tufalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Down controls his hands.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tufalo.
Tufalo pushes Down back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Down breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tufalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Tufalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tufalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Tufalo. Beautiful body shot.
Tufalo moves into the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Down wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tufalo tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Tufalo dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tufalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tufalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside that Down shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Tufalo.
Down misses with a punch on the inside.
Tufalo tries to throw a body punch but Down avoids it by throwing Tufalo back against the cage.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tufalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tufalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tufalo is working Down over against the cage.
Tufalo tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tufalo tries to throw a body punch but Down avoids it by throwing Tufalo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down can't find room to land a body shot as Tufalo controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo lands a damaging elbow.
Down prevents a body shot from Tufalo.
Down wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
Tufalo keeps control of Down as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Down softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Down can't find room to land a body shot as Tufalo controls the action.
Tufalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo has Down pressed against the cage, preventing Down from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tufalo blocking some punches.
Down throws a head punch that misses.
Down misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tufalo stalls.
Tufalo takes a shot to the head.
Down misses with a hook from the clinch.
Down breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tufalo closes the distance and clinches.
Down swings wildly with an uppercut but Tufalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tufalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaden Tufalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down breaks the clinch.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Down tries to clinch there but Tufalo circles away.
Tufalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tufalo drives through and clinches with Down against the cage.
Down wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Down.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Tufalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Down tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Down breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tufalo drives through and clinches with Down against the cage.
Larry Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tufalo stalling the fight.
Down misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Down.
Tufalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Down on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down has a couple of punches blocked by Tufalo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Down tries to work over Tufalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Down working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaden Tufalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tufalo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaden Tufalo!
Jaden Tufalo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Larry Down was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight, hey can i ask your opinion? Take a look at deez beauty's. Do these look like cold sores to you? Seriously..'.
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