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Bellicose 83 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jushin Liger (ranked 24501 p4p, 4259 weight class) and Francis OMalley (ranked 584 p4p, 432 weight class). Jushin Liger 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jushin Liger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francis OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liger did well to prevent OMalley getting side control.
OMalley thows a huge punch but Liger dodges it nicely.
OMalley looks to land a strike but Liger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Liger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OMalley.
Liger wants to sweep here but OMalley controlling him for the moment.
Liger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
OMalley is looking to stand up but Liger isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liger has passed into side control.
Liger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OMalley, who protects the arm well.
OMalley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OMalley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
OMalley is looking for a sweep.
Liger tries for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
Liger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Liger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OMalley has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard.
Liger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Liger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Liger is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, OMalley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Liger's guard! Nice work there by OMalley!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OMalley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liger is on top in guard.
Liger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OMalley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liger is controlling him.
Liger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liger wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Liger prevents OMalley from getting back to his feet.
Liger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liger stops OMalley from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jushin Liger 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.
OMalley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liger sprawls well initially but OMalley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liger tries to get out of the position.
OMalley with the ground and pound but Liger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
OMalley throwing strikes from guard but Liger blocks nicely.
OMalley throwing strikes from guard but Liger blocks nicely.
OMalley has gone for a leg lock! Liger slips out almost immediately though and dives into OMalley's guard.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Liger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liger trying to stand up but can't free himself from OMalley's guard.
OMalley working for a triangle but Liger defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liger stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.
Liger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
Liger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Liger trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Liger controlling from the top position.
OMalley has a closed guard, preventing Liger from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OMalley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OMalley scores with a decent looking hook.
OMalley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liger's head backwards.
Liger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OMalley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liger scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. OMalley catches Liger right on the button with a cross.
Jushin Liger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liger tries to move into range but OMalley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liger did well to prevent OMalley getting side control.
Jushin Liger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OMalley throws a strike but Liger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
OMalley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OMalley has gone for a leg lock! Liger slips out almost immediately though and dives into OMalley's guard.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Liger from controlling successfully.
OMalley is looking for a triangle but Liger pushes his legs off easily.
Liger with a flurry of punches that miss.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liger controlling from the top position.
Liger wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liger is controlling him.
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liger controlling from the top position.
Liger trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Liger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OMalley to the ground. Liger is now in OMalley's guard.
Liger passes into half guard.
OMalley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liger pulls his head out easily.
OMalley is trying to stand up here but Liger is controlling him well.
Liger working OMalley over with strikes.
OMalley is staying active underneath Liger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OMalley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
OMalley is trying to stand.
OMalley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liger tries to pass to full mount but OMalley defends it.
Liger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OMalley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liger seems to be working for a kimura but OMalley defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liger is looking for a kimura but OMalley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liger to get the leverage.
OMalley is looking to escape.
Liger is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OMalley connects with a right hand. Liger shakes it off.
Liger walks into a straight right hand from OMalley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OMalley throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Liger tumbling to the canvas!
 Liger is rocked!
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!
OMalley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Liger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OMalley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liger seems to have got his legs back now.
OMalley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OMalley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OMalley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OMalley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liger's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OMalley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liger is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OMalley is looking to work some ground and pound but Liger has wrist control.
OMalley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OMalley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OMalley throwing strikes from guard but Liger blocks nicely.
OMalley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OMalley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OMalley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OMalley connects with a body shot that sends Liger's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
OMalley jabs Liger right on the nose. Liger blinks but takes it well.
OMalley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Liger trying to control the position.
OMalley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
OMalley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OMalley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liger's guard.
OMalley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OMalley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liger defending well though.
OMalley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liger defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis OMalley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OMalley 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis OMalley!
Jushin Liger spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Carter (ranked 1928 p4p, 3599 weight class) and Miroslav Drozd (ranked 226 p4p, 373 weight class). James Carter 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter moves out of range of the body kick from Drozd.
Drozd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drozd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Drozd moves away from the strike by Carter.
Drozd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carter counters by clinching up.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Drozd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drozd looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Carter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Drozd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Drozd wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Drozd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
A short left from Carter.
Drozd is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Carter.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Carter prevents Drozd from breaking the clinch.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Drozd is rocked!
Drozd trying to control the position but instead, Carter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drozd into the cage.
Drozd is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter has Drozd pressed against the cage, preventing Drozd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Carter is working Drozd over against the cage.
Carter lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a big uppercut that drops Drozd! More strikes from Carter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drozd lies dazed against the cage as Carter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Carter!
A victorious James Carter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shingen Takeda (ranked 2278 p4p, 3186 weight class) and Toyotomi Ieyasu (ranked 264 p4p, 335 weight class). Ieyasu has chosen Traitors by Homemade Weapons as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda jabs at Ieyasu's body.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ieyasu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Ieyasu moved out of range nicely.
Takeda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu won't allow Takeda to pass to mount.
Ieyasu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeda is working away from the top position though.
Ieyasu is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Ieyasu is doing well to control the position and prevent Takeda from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ieyasu is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda trying to control the pace.
Ieyasu is not content to let Takeda control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeda in particular looking to stall.
Ieyasu actively working from the bottom here.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeda stalling away here and it's allowed Ieyasu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ieyasu wants to hit a sweep here but Takeda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ieyasu there!
Takeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ieyasu tries to lock up and control but Takeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ieyasu is controlling an arm, preventing Takeda from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu tries to lock up and control but Takeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ieyasu is looking to get to half guard.
Takeda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ieyasu is surviving well by controlling Takeda's body position as best he can.
Ieyasu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
Takeda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ieyasu trying to control but Takeda postures up.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ieyasu lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Toyotomi Ieyasu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toyotomi Ieyasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ieyasu leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ieyasu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ieyasu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ieyasu trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Takeda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ieyasu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
Ieyasu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu wants to control for a moment but Takeda uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ieyasu is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ieyasu tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Ieyasu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ieyasu wants to stand but Takeda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ieyasu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Ieyasu. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
Ieyasu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ieyasu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takeda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ieyasu finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeda's head.
Takeda throws a body punch but Ieyasu moves out of range.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed
letting Ieyasu counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda drives through and clinches with Ieyasu against the cage.
Takeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ieyasu controls his hands.
Takeda is looking for a takedown.
Ieyasu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ieyasu blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Ieyasu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ieyasu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ieyasu is looking for a triangle but Takeda pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeda has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ieyasu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toyotomi Ieyasu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ieyasu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ieyasu throwing strikes from guard but Takeda blocks nicely.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ieyasu sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Takeda doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ieyasu paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Takeda - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shingen Takeda!
A very excited looking Shingen Takeda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Toyotomi Ieyasu spoke after the fight, saying 'The child has saved you. Be grateful, as I am, for he has saved us all tonight. Darkness is at the door and next time he may not be able to stop it. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Datte Bayo (ranked 1420 p4p, 5125 weight class) and Aktiv Vajag (ranked 186 p4p, 486 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Datte Bayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aktiv Vajag!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vajag misses with a two punch combination.
Bayo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Bayo's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bayo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bayo looks to land a right hand but Vajag moved out of range.
Bayo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vajag misses with a wild combination.
Vajag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vajag.
Bayo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vajag.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vajag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vajag moves away from the strike by Bayo.
Vajag avoids the body shot from Bayo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vajag shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bayo but Bayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vajag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vajag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bayo.
Vajag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bayo misses its intended target.
Bayo throws an off balance right hand
and Vajag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vajag lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vajag takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vajag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bayo.
Bayo dips to his left and cracks Vajag with an uppercut!
Vajag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vajag.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vajag or perhaps it was just good defense by Bayo, which made it look bad.
A big right from Vajag misses.
Bayo throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Vajag.
Bayo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Vajag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bayo cracks a nice hook into Vajag's ribs.
Bayo missing with a left hand there. Vajag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bayo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vajag finds it's way round the side to connect with Bayo's head.
Datte Bayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayo defending well as Vajag loads up on a big left hand.
Bayo is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Bayo.
Vajag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bayo throws out the jab.
Vajag cracks Bayo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vajag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bayo closes the distance and clinches.
Vajag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vajag blocks a body shot from Bayo.
Vajag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bayo missing with a left hand there. Vajag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bayo misses with a looping left.
Bayo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vajag.
Vajag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vajag was well out of range. Poor timing from Bayo.
Bayo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vajag throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Bayo.
Vajag shoots in for a takedown but Bayo shows good takedown defense.
Datte Bayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aktiv Vajag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayo loads up on a big right hand but Vajag slips the punch.
Vajag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vajag has his takedown stuffed
and Bayo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Bayo.
Vajag lands a really nice looking cross but Bayo seems unphased.
Bayo takes one on the button.
Vajag throws a hook to the side of Bayo's head but Bayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bayo throwing a counter right hand but Vajag manages to avoid it.
Bayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vajag, pushing him back against the cage.
Vajag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bayo tries a body shot but Vajag blocks it.
Vajag is trying to break free.
Bayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vajag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vajag misses.
Bayo digs a good hook to Vajag's body.
Bayo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Vajag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bayo scores with a nice strike.
Bayo lands with a good body shot.
Bayo scores with a nice strike.
Vajag fails to land the takedown.
Vajag misses with a looping right.
Vajag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayo.
Bayo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bayo connects with a crisp jab.
Bayo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bayo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vajag.
Vajag avoids the body shot from Bayo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Bayo misses.
Bayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vajag moves away.
Bayo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bayo missing with a left hand there. Vajag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vajag looks to land a right hand but Bayo moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Datte Bayo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bayo misses the shot to the body.
Bayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vajag can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Bayo. Vajag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayo walks into a stiff left hand from Vajag.
Vajag fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bayo to the ground. Vajag is now in Bayo's guard.
Bayo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vajag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vajag lands with a left to the head.
Vajag tries to circle away but Bayo has him pinned against the cage.
Vajag is trying to break the clinch but Bayo has him pressed against the cage.
Bayo misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Vajag.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vajag wants to stall.
Bayo misses with a punch to the body.
Vajag is trying to push Bayo away but Bayo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vajag prevents a body shot from Bayo.
Vajag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vajag working hard to break the clinch.
Bayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vajag's elbow.
Vajag breaks the clinch.
Bayo slips under a jab from Vajag.
Bayo is looking to counter the offense by Vajag and move into the clinch.
Vajag throws a jab but it's blocked by Bayo.
Vajag throws a looping overhand right but Bayo ducks down to avoid it.
Bayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vajag manages to avoid it.
Vajag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bayo finds it's way round the side to connect with Vajag's head.
Vajag throws a hook to the side of Bayo's head but Bayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bayo throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Vajag.
Bayo throws a body punch but Vajag moves out of range.
Vajag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bayo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Vajag.
Vajag lands a really nice looking cross but Bayo seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayo swings for the body but Vajag moves out of range.
Bayo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Datte Bayo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bayo cracks a nice hook into Vajag's ribs.
Vajag shoots in for a takedown but Bayo shows good takedown defense.
Bayo misses the body punch
and Vajag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vajag misses with an uppercut.
Vajag slips a straight right by Bayo.
Vajag moves forwards but Bayo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bayo throws an off balance right hand
and Vajag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vajag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vajag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bayo misses the body punch
and Vajag counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Vajag.
Vajag walks into a left hand.
Bayo misses with a right hand
and Vajag counters with a straight right hand.
Bayo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vajag.
Vajag avoids the body shot from Bayo.
Vajag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vajag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Vajag misses its intended target.
Vajag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bayo throws a body shot but no joy.
Vajag unleashes a big counter combination but Bayo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bayo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vajag slips under a jab from Bayo.
Vajag throws out a counter right but Bayo avoids it with no problem.
Bayo throws out a loose jab but Vajag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vajag looks to land a right hand but Bayo moved out of range.
Bayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vajag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bayo cracks Vajag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vajag manages to avoid it.
Vajag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vajag misses with a double jab.
Bayo scores with a hook to the body. Vajag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bayo scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vajag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bayo is fending him off so far but Vajag persists. Nope, Bayo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vajag ducks under a wild hook from Bayo.
Bayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vajag is just out of range.
Vajag throws out a loose jab but Bayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vajag misses with a straight left.
Donk. Bayo catches Vajag right on the button with a cross.
Bayo looks to land a left hand but Vajag moved out of range nicely.
Bayo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bayo misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Vajag misses.
Bayo works the jab nicely.
Vajag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bayo slips a jab from Vajag.
Bayo wants to clinch up but Vajag keeps it at a distance.
Vajag paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bayo scores with a jab. Vajag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bayo throws a body shot but no joy.
Datte Bayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vajag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bayo.
Vajag 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.
Vajag lands with a nice body punch.
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 Datte Bayo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vajag feints a jab promting Bayo to slip. Vajag then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bayo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vajag, as that shot connected.
Bayo misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bayo defending well as Vajag loads up on a big left hand.
Vajag throws a hook but Bayo blocks it.
Bayo is looking to counter the offense by Vajag and move into the clinch.
Bayo swings widly with a right hand
and Vajag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vajag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bayo is fending him off so far but Vajag persists. Nope, Bayo circles away and we're back to standing.
Vajag misses with a straight right.
Bayo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vajag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vajag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vajag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bayo.
Bayo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bayo as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Bayo.
Vajag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bayo.
Bayo breaks from the clinch.
Bayo misses with an uppercut. Vajag saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Vajag misses.
Vajag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bayo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bayo looks to land a right hand but Vajag moved out of range.
Bayo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vajag.
Bayo takes a swing at Vajag's ribcage but misses.
Bayo throws the left hand but Vajag avoids the punch easily.
Bayo throws a body punch but Vajag moves out of range.
Vajag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vajag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bayo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vajag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bayo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bayo takes a swing at Vajag's ribcage but misses.
Vajag misses with a body shot.
Vajag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vajag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vajag.
Vajag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bayo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vajag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vajag staying out of range there.
Vajag throws an overhand right that lands on Bayo's shoulder, as Bayo tries to avoid the shot.
Bayo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bayo lands an overhand right.
A big left from Bayo misses.
Bayo ducks under a wild hook from Vajag.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vajag.
Vajag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bayo.
Bayo slips a jab and a cross from Vajag.
Bayo cracks Vajag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Bayo.
Bayo throws a right hand that Vajag ducks under and follows up with a left that Vajag also avoids with ease.
As Bayo backs off Vajag throws a huge counter combo but Bayo manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vajag looks to land a left hand but Bayo moved out of range nicely.
Bayo lands a jab to Vajag's midsection.
Vajag throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Vajag.
Vajag misses the body punch
and Vajag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bayo lands a right hook to the body.
Bayo misses with a jab to the body
and Vajag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vajag cracks Bayo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Datte Bayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bayo throws a body shot but no joy.
Vajag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vajag's head backwards.
Bayo misses the body punch
and Bayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vajag is just out of range.
Bayo moves forwards but Vajag connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vajag shoots in but no luck this time.
Bayo misses with a wild body shot.
Bayo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vajag circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vajag.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vajag! But no joy.
Bayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayo looks to land a left hand but Vajag moved out of range nicely.
Bayo throws a body punch but Vajag moves out of range.
Bayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Vajag is just out of range.
Bayo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vajag slips a jab from Bayo.
The fighters circling - Bayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayo throws a right hand that misses
and Vajag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vajag throws a body shot but no joy.
Vajag misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Vajag misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Bayo misses.
Vajag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aktiv Vajag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Datte Bayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aktiv Vajag.
Vajag misses with a body shot.
Bayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Datte Bayo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bayo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datte Bayo!
A relieved looking Datte Bayo 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 Motshan Bogachev (ranked 1586 p4p, 1382 weight class) and Arax Lightspeed (ranked 212 p4p, 187 weight class). Lightspeed has chosen Silver Scrapes as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Motshan Bogachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arax Lightspeed!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightspeed moves out of range as Bogachev strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a front kick aimed at Lightspeed's knee but Lightspeed avoids it well.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Lightspeed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lightspeed slips under a jab from Bogachev.
Lightspeed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bogachev with a body shot.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
As Lightspeed backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lightspeed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Lightspeed as he connects with a hook.
Bogachev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lightspeed scores with a body shot.
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
Bogachev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Lightspeed moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lightspeed to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like Motshan Bogachev has been cut.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lightspeed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev scores with a jab. Lightspeed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bogachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightspeed throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lightspeed's knee momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Bogachev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bogachev.
Lightspeed throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev 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.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lightspeed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed throws out a loose jab but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightspeed throws an overhand right that lands on Bogachev's shoulder, as Bogachev tries to avoid the shot.
Lightspeed 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.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightspeed.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev slips a jab from Lightspeed.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lightspeed's sensitive parts.
Lightspeed throws a looping overhand right but Bogachev ducks down to avoid it.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Lightspeed is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lightspeed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lightspeed moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
Lightspeed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Lightspeed moved out of range nicely.
Lightspeed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Bogachev catches Lightspeed right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Lightspeed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bogachev scores with a punch to the head.
Bogachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lightspeed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogachev throws out the jab.
It seemed like Lightspeed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lightspeed checks the leg kick.
Lightspeed misses with a left hand
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lightspeed misses with a straight left.
Bogachev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lightspeed at a distance.
Bogachev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bogachev moves out of range as Lightspeed strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightspeed misses the target.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed slips a straight right by Bogachev.
Bogachev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bogachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev tried to score with a low kick but Lightspeed checks it.
Lightspeed swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a low kick, right behind Lightspeed 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Lightspeed seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Lightspeed.
Bogachev misses with a hook. Lightspeed ducked under it nicely.
Lightspeed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Lightspeed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Bogachev backs off Lightspeed throws a huge counter combo but Bogachev manages to avoid it all.
Lightspeed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lightspeed lands a head shot.
Bogachev throws out a loose jab but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogachev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Motshan Bogachev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Bogachev throws a hook but Lightspeed blocks it.
Motshan Bogachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Lightspeed misses the shot to the body.
Lightspeed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogachev.
Bogachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Lightspeed misses.
Lightspeed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Lightspeed saw that one coming.
Lightspeed swings widly with a right hand
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Lightspeed misses with a body shot.
Bogachev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bogachev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lightspeed checks a leg kick.
Lightspeed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bogachev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
As Lightspeed backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Lightspeed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Bogachev finds it's target.
Lightspeed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lightspeed cracks Bogachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lightspeed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces Lightspeed off the cage and back into range.
Bogachev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lightspeed under the eye.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightspeed throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed forces Bogachev back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightspeed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Bogachev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogachev tries to break free but Lightspeed pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogachev.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lightspeed can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed has Bogachev pressed against the cage, preventing Bogachev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bogachev manages to break the clinch.
Lightspeed misses the shot to the body.
Lightspeed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev sizes up Lightspeed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Bogachev.
The crowd cheers as Lightspeed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bogachev doesn't seem phased though.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut
and Lightspeed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lightspeed with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightspeed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Lightspeed misses.
Bogachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bogachev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lightspeed doesn't seem bothered though.
Lightspeed throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogachev throws a looping overhand right but Lightspeed ducks down to avoid it.
Lightspeed unleashes a big counter combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bogachev cracks Lightspeed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogachev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lightspeeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Lightspeed was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lightspeed's head backwards.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightspeed.
Bogachev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lightspeed 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.
Bogachev misses with a hook
enabling Lightspeed to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Bogachev misses.
Lightspeed is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Bogachev - just one landing.
Lightspeed throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motshan Bogachev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Motshan Bogachev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogachev.
A slow jab from Lightspeed misses its intended target.
Lightspeed misses with a wild body shot.
Lightspeed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bogachev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lightspeed is out of range and Bogachev settles back down.
Lightspeed tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Lightspeed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Lightspeed misses.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Bogachev.
Lightspeed misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Lightspeed misses.
Bogachev throws a hook but Lightspeed blocks it.
Lightspeed wants to counter with a clinch but Bogachev pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bogachev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lightspeed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogachev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lightspeed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lightspeed just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Lightspeed seems unphased.
Lightspeed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Lightspeed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lightspeed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lightspeed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogachev throws a good cross that connects.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
enabling Lightspeed to counter with a crisp jab.
Arax Lightspeed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev is looking to chop away at Lightspeed's legs.
A good leg kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev is looking to score with low kicks.
Lightspeed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lightspeed throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightspeed moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lightspeed misses with a looping left.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Lightspeed's shoulder, as Lightspeed tries to avoid the shot.
Lightspeed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lightspeed throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Lightspeed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogachev throws out the jab.
Lightspeed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bogachev there.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lightspeed throws a looping overhand right but Bogachev ducks down to avoid it.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lightspeed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogachev thinking.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Lightspeed saw that one coming.
Lightspeed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Bogachev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightspeed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Lightspeed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lightspeed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev lands with a hook. Lightspeed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightspeed doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
Lightspeed lands a big uppercut and Bogachev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bogachev looks OK. Lightspeed waves Bogachev back to his feet!
Bogachev is rocked!
Lightspeed ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Lightspeed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Bogachev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogachev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lightspeed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Lightspeed is out of range.
Bogachev seems to have got his legs back now.
Bogachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Motshan Bogachev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bogachev, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!
Our winner, Motshan Bogachev, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramano (ranked 970 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 130 p4p, 246 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Ramano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyla takes one to the side of the head.
Ramano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nyla 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.
Ramano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyla.
A jab from Nyla misses.
Nyla misses with a looping right.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramano throws a hook to the side of Nyla's head but Nyla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramano has Nyla up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Nyla.
Nyla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramano tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramano.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
Ramano tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Nyla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla breaks from the clinch.
Ramano throws a series of strikes that have Nyla backpedaling.
Nyla misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramano.
Ramano tries to clinch there but Nyla circles away.
Ramano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Nyla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramano throws a lazy head kick
and Nyla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nyla, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyla working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
Ramano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Nyla misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla blocks an uppercut.
Ramano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramano.
Ramano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nyla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nyla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nyla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyla cracks Ramano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramano has managed to clinch.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Nyla controls his hands.
Ramano misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramano.
Nyla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramano's elbow.
Nyla manages to break the clinch.
Nyla misses the jab.
A jab from Nyla misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramano lands with an overhand left.
Ramano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nyla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramano scores with a jab to the body.
Nyla throws a big shot that misses.
Ramano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramano lands a nice shot that snaps Nyla's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nyla.
Ramano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramano slips under a jab from Nyla.
Ramano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Ramano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramano with a nice calf kick.
Ramano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nyla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramano tries to clinch there but Nyla circles away.
Nyla blocks a head kick by Ramano.
Ramano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nyla 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.
Ramano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nyla on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ramano.
Nyla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla misses the jab.
Ramano misses with a double jab
and Nyla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramano tries to bum rush Nyla with a series of wild strikes but Nyla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Nyla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramano misses with a combination
enabling Nyla to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Nyla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nyla there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Razor Ramano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramano misses with a hook to the body
and Nyla counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramano! Nyla lets Ramano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ramano is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ramano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramano.
Oh Ramano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 big right from Nyla misses.
Nyla throws the left hand but Ramano avoids the punch easily.
Ramano seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramano throws a body punch but Nyla moves out of range.
Ramano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nyla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramano.
Nyla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nyla feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ramano sprawling to the canvas! Ramano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nyla finish him?!
Nyla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick
and Nyla counters with a big right hand! Oh Ramano is in trouble here! Nyla follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 663 p4p, 824 weight class) and Hole Reemer (ranked 93 p4p, 112 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hole Reemer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton dives in and grabs Reemer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reemer pushes down on Hampton's head and hops out.
Good shot there by Reemer.
Reemer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hampton.
Hampton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hampton shoots and misses
and Reemer counters with a takedown into side control.
Reemer is staying tight to Hampton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hampton is trying to work for a sweep but Reemer has mounted him!
Hampton wants to control but Reemer is having none of it.
Reemer controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reemer looking to finish Hampton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hampton!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reemer landing strikes from the mount and Hampton is in trouble!
Hampton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Reemer working Hampton over with strikes here.
Reemer controlling from mount.
Hampton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reemer trying to control the pace.
Reemer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reemer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reemer working Hampton over with strikes.
Reemer stalling.
Hampton wants to sweep but Reemer has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hampton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hampton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reemer.
Hampton gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reemer landing some decent shots from guard.
Reemer working some strikes from top position.
Hampton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reemer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reemer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hampton is retaining full guard.
Reemer preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reemer's guard.
Reemer pulls Hampton in to control the position.
Hampton is working Reemer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reemer is pulling down on Hampton's head. It's preventing any offense from Hampton, at least for the moment.
Hampton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reemer looking for a sweep. Not yet Reemer, not yet.
Hampton postures up in Reemer's guard and throws a big left but Reemer blocks it.
Hampton works over Reemer with some ground and pound from guard.
Reemer looking for a sweep. Not yet Reemer, not yet.
Hampton is looking to work some ground and pound but Reemer has wrist control.
Reemer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hampton.
Hampton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hampton manages to get himself to full guard.
Reemer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Reemer from controlling successfully.
Reemer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reemer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hampton's head.
Reemer is fighting to break Hampton's control of his arms but Hampton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hampton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reemer's guard.
Hampton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reemer is looking for a sweep.
Reemer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hampton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hampton is putting a hurting on Reemer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hampton scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hampton dives in and grabs Reemer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reemer pushes down on Hampton's head and hops out.
And Reemer tries to counter it with a takedown but Hampton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
 It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
Hampton goes for a double leg but Reemer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reemer continues to drive forward.
Good body shot from Reemer.
Reemer is struggling to control the position.
Hampton has Reemer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reemer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVon Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reemer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reemer scores with a shot to the side of Hampton's head.
A body shot lands from Reemer.
Reemer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hampton is trying to keep an underhook but Reemer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Reemer prevents Hampton from improving his position.
Reemer not doing much here.
Reemer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reemer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton punching from the bottom.
Hampton tries to roll over but Reemer keeps him under control.
Reemer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hampton is trying to get back to full guard.
Reemer working over Hampton with some ground and pound. Hampton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hampton gets back to full guard.
Hampton working a defensive guard here.
Hole Reemer has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hampton is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reemer has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hampton throwing strikes but missing.
Reemer looking for a sweep. Not yet Reemer, not yet.
Hampton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hampton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reemer defending well though.
Hampton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hampton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reemer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hampton is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer tries to roll over but Hampton keeps him under control.
Reemer controlling the position well.
Reemer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hampton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reemer's head.
Hampton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Hampton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hampton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reemer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Hampton connects with a nice short shot to Reemer's temple.
That has opened up Hole Reemer's cut even more.
Hampton throws a strike but Reemer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hampton is looking to work some ground and pound but Reemer has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hampton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hampton throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hampton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hampton wants to pass the guard but Reemer is keeping the position.
Reemer controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hole Reemer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reemer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hampton.
Hampton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reemer sprawls and moves away.
Hampton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reemer misses with a body shot.
Reemer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The cut above Hole Reemer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hampton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reemer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hampton moves away.
Hampton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reemer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hampton somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer throws a shot from downtown. Hampton moves away and avoids it.
Reemer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hampton at a distance.
Hampton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reemer pinned against the cage. Reemer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reemer thuds his right hand into Hampton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reemer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hampton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hampton wants to hit a sweep here but Reemer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hampton there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hampton tries to roll over but Reemer keeps him under control.
Reemer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hampton has a hand on Reemer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reemer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reemer lands a big shot there that rocks Hampton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reemer controlling the position easily from mount.
Hampton is desperately trying to improve his position but Reemer has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hampton is looking to escape.
Hampton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reemer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hampton is squirming around, avoiding Reemer's attempts to control the action.
Reemer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hampton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reemer unloading with bombs!
Reemer content just to control the position here.
Reemer breaks from Hampton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hampton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reemer stands up over Hampton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Reemer from controlling successfully.
Hampton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reemer with a nice head shot there.
Hampton is looking to sweep but instead, Reemer has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reemer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hampton wants to get back to full guard but Reemer has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reemer scores with a nice strike.
Reemer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hampton is rocked!
Reemer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reemer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hampton's head.
Oh Hampton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reemer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hampton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Reemer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hampton's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!
Hole Reemer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hole Reemer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 770 p4p, 1407 weight class) and Johnny Matthews (ranked 110 p4p, 191 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanud Odimabesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Odimabesser counters with a nice uppercut.
Odimabesser misses with an uppercut.
Odimabesser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Matthews shoots and misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Odimabesser circles away easily
and Odimabesser counters with a huge left! Matthews is in big trouble! He's backing up but Odimabesser isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Matthews from any more damage. A dominating finish by Odimabesser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kanud Odimabesser!
After winning the bout, Kanud Odimabesser 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rak Boonliang (ranked 436 p4p, 863 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 65 p4p, 113 weight class). Howlett has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Rak Boonliang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rak Boonliang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but Boonliang defending well.
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boonliang is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
Boonliang won't allow Howlett to pass to mount.
Boonliang pushes Howlett off looking to stand but Howlett dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang is looking to improve his position.
Howlett is pressing down on Boonliang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boonliang is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boonliang wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boonliang keeps working.
Boonliang wants to get back to full guard.
Boonliang is looking to control Howlett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boonliang avoid being mounted?
Boonliang is concentrating on defense, preventing Howlett from advancing position.
Howlett tries to pass to full mount but Boonliang defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boonliang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two 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.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howlett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boonliang defends it nicely.
Howlett tries to clinch but Boonliang is having none of it.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Boonliang's guard.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boonliang wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howlett is looking to pass into half guard but Boonliang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boonliang is in guard.
Howlett looking to control.
Howlett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Boonliang defends easily.
Howlett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boonliang defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
Howlett is pulling down on Boonliang's head. It's preventing any offense from Boonliang, at least for the moment.
Boonliang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett is looking to sweep but instead, Boonliang has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rak Boonliang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boonliang tries a head kick but it misses.
Howlett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boonliang defends it well.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Boonliang pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Boonliang as he connects with a hook.
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Boonliang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Boonliang shows good takedown defense.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boonliang throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boonliang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Boonliang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Boonliang, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Boonliang misses its target.
Howlett goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boonliang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boonliang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Howlett moves to clinch but Boonliang breaks away
and Boonliang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Boonliang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boonliang with a jab.
Boonliang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Rak Boonliang is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boonliang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett is rocked!
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Boonliang counters with a left to the body.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Boonliang counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boonliang duly obliges.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Boonliang finish him?
Howlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boonliang tries to avoid it but Howlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boonliang to the ground. Boonliang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boonliang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Boonliang counters with a big right hand! Oh Howlett is in trouble here! Boonliang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Rak Boonliang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 746 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Davante Dunbar (ranked 97 p4p, 182 weight class). Dunbar has chosen Ghost - Cirice as his entrance music. Everett Covington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Everett Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Covington trying to pass the guard but Dunbar defending well.
Dunbar wants to control but Covington is keeping busy.
Covington is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dunbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Covington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Covington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Covington passes Dunbar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Covington. Oh but Dunbar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Covington goes limp - he's gone! Dunbar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davante Dunbar!
Our winner, Davante Dunbar, 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.
The defeated Everett Covington had this to say: 'Aw crap!'.
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