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SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noir (ranked 866 p4p, 1082 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 125 p4p, 159 weight class). Jones Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Ballad of Jim Jones. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir misses with a looping left.
Noir lands a jab-cross combination.
Noir slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr stuns Noir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir works Jones Jr's body with a nice hook.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Jones Jr misses with a looping right.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Noir.
Jones Jr lands a head shot.
Jones Jr throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Noir swings for the body but Jones Jr moves out of range.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Jones Jr misses with a right hand
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr scores with a hook.
Jones Jr loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Jones Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Jr lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones Jr pinned against the cage. Jones Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noir misses the jab.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr lands a nice hook to Noir's body. Noir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Jones Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones Jr misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr 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.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
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!
Jones Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Jones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Noir keeps moving and retains side control.
Noir happy to just control the position for now.
Jones Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to roll over but Noir keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noir lands a nice short elbow.
Noir wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is defending well.
Jones Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noir's back!
You can see the frustration on Noir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Noir is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr controlling well, preventing Noir from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Noir has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Noir tries to roll but Jones Jr sticks to his back.
Jones Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Noir is controlling his hands well.
Jones Jr trying to control.
Noir trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Jones Jr will probably get the nod.
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.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Noir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr stuns Noir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jim Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Noir misses the target.
Noir slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noir doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Jones Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Jones Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Noir misses its target.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Noir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Noir is working Jones Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones Jr trying to control the position.
Noir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Noir, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Noir has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Noir has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones Jr is looking to defend but Noir has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones Jr! Noir pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Mcgillicutty (ranked 341 p4p, 570 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 18 p4p, 34 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcgillicutty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Armin van Buuren - Blahblahblah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paddy Mcgillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty gets tackled into the cage by Golovkin. Golovkin maintains the clinch.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Mcgillicutty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golovkin to the mat. Golovkin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Golovkin is keeping the position.
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Golovkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golovkin manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Golovkin's guard.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Golovkin has control of Mcgillicutty's left arm, preventing Mcgillicutty from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin wants to stand up but Mcgillicutty is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mcgillicutty misses.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Golovkin takes one on the button.
Mcgillicutty throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin clobbers Mcgillicutty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Mcgillicutty backing away here, and Golovkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgillicutty working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgillicutty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golovkin clinches up with Mcgillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
I was talking to Mcgillicutty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgillicutty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Golovkin is pressed up against the cage. Mcgillicutty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golovkin down to the mat. Golovkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcgillicutty checks a leg kick nicely.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgillicutty.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Golovkin is trying to defend but Mcgillicutty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcgillicutty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golovkin is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold.
Golovkin is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Golovkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Golovkin controlling the position for now.
Golovkin is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Golovkin defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgillicutty prevents Golovkin from improving his position.
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Golovkin defends the submission attempt.
Golovkin is trying to stand up here but Mcgillicutty is controlling him well.
Golovkin is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Golovkin wants to stand up but Mcgillicutty is controlling him.
Golovkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mcgillicutty slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Mcgillicutty throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgillicutty blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Golovkin has Mcgillicutty up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Golovkin has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgillicutty is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Golovkin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgillicutty.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Golovkin controlling the position well.
Mcgillicutty passes to side control.
Golovkin wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Golovkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away.
Golovkin is looking to reverse the position.
Golovkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Golovkin holding on.
Mcgillicutty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Golovkin is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgillicutty keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Golovkin tries to improve position but can't.
Golovkin is still trying to improve position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Golovkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Mcgillicutty working away.
Golovkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Golovkin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mcgillicutty controls his leg.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
Golovkin escapes and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Golovkin motions for Mcgillicutty to come forward. Golovkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Golovkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 Paddy Mcgillicutty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golovkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Golovkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golovkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgillicutty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgillicutty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin swings for the body but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Mcgillicutty shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Golovkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin moves into the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcgillicutty wants a takedown but no success here.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
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 short uppercut from Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Mcgillicutty shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Mcgillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin throws a leg kick which misses Mcgillicutty's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid it.
Golovkin tries to clinch up.
Golovkin has managed to clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to trip Golovkin. He has hold of a leg but Golovkin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcgillicutty persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Golovkin pushes Mcgillicutty off and gets back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot.
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcgillicutty in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgillicutty circles away.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Golovkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Golovkin defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golovkin wants to clinch up but Mcgillicutty keeps it at a distance.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Mcgillicutty avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgillicutty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golovkin clinches up with Mcgillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Mcgillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Mcgillicutty back against the cage.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Golovkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Golovkin. No joy for Mcgillicutty on that attempt.
Mcgillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgillicutty lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Golovkin closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty lands with a right to the head.
Mcgillicutty lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgillicutty fails to land.
Mcgillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Golovkin has double underhooks.
Mcgillicutty misses with some punches.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Mcgillicutty.
Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mcgillicutty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Mcgillicutty wants to break free but Golovkin has control.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgillicutty working aggressively here.
Mcgillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golovkin lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgillicutty tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golovkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Legions (ranked 668 p4p, 777 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 95 p4p, 109 weight class). Legions comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions throws a hook but Von Mises avoids it easily.
Legions stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Von Mises moved out of range.
Von Mises getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legions lands a head shot.
Von Mises is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legions.
Von Mises misses with a kick to the body.
Legions tests Von Mises's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Von Mises is rocked!
A big right from Legions misses.
Von Mises is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Von Mises tries to land a leg kick but Legions saw it coming and moves away.
Legions was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Mises leaves Legions with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legions lands a jab to the head.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Von Mises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but Von Mises shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Von Mises does it's job there.
Ludwig Von Mises is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Von Mises is out of range.
Von Mises lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Von Mises tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
Von Mises attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
Von Mises fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legions checks it well.
Legions checks a low kick from Von Mises.
Legions lands an overhand right.
Von Mises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Von Mises moves away and avoids it.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Von Mises ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Von Mises scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Legions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Legions connects with a jab.
Von Mises scores with a leg kick.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Mises throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Legions scores with a jab. Von Mises acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Mises.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Mises bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Von Mises is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Legions rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Mises uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legions has time to react.
Von Mises scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Mises lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legions has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legions and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Mises dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Mises takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Mises stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Mises with the inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Legions.
Von Mises connects with a high kick.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Legions working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Legions to keep the fight standing.
Legions breaks from the clinch.
Von Mises throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Von Mises is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legions with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Mises scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Legions misses.
Legions is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Von Mises showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Mises was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Von Mises is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises avoids the head kick by Legions.
Nice cross by Legions.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Mises scores with a hook.
Von Mises connects with a crisp jab.
Von Mises lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Von Mises is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Mises looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions avoids the body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Legions misses.
Legions throws a low kick but Von Mises avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Mises throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Mises works Legions's body with a nice hook.
Legions avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a jab.
Von Mises connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Mises off the cage and back into range.
Von Mises pushes Legions away with a front kick.
Von Mises gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been informed that Von Mises has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Mises pulls Legions in close to prevent any damage.
Von Mises pushes a forearm under Legions's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Legions is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 290 p4p, 538 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 40 p4p, 59 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Catch Wrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Catch Wrestler misses with a looping left.
Storm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Catch Wrestler somewhat.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Catch Wrestler into the cage.
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
No luck for Catch Wrestler with that takedown attempt.
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
Catch Wrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Catch Wrestler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Catch Wrestler scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.
Catch Wrestler is fighting to break Storm's control of his arms but Storm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Catch Wrestler works over Storm with some ground and pound from guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catch Wrestler has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catch Wrestler's sensitive parts.
Catch Wrestler misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Catch Wrestler.
It seemed like Catch Wrestler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Storm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Catch Wrestler slips a straight right by Storm.
Catch Wrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Storm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm stuffs the takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Catch Wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm throws a hook but Catch Wrestler avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Catch Wrestler 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Storm lands with a hook. Catch Wrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Catch Wrestler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catch Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Storm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head to control his posture.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Catch Wrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Catch Wrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Catch Wrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Catch Wrestler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Catch Wrestler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Storm wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Storm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm misses the jab.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Catch Wrestler on the side of the head.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Catch Wrestler moves his leg out of the way.
Storm misses with a low kick as Catch Wrestler jumps back.
Catch Wrestler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Catch Wrestler somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler lands a jab-cross combination.
Catch Wrestler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Catch Wrestler avoids the body shot from Storm.
Catch Wrestler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab from Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm misses with an uppercut
enabling Catch Wrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catch Wrestler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into Storm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Storm passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying is best to control the position here.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catch Wrestler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Catch Wrestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Storm is keeping busy.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control but Storm passes into side control!
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Storm postures up.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm controlling from side mount.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm leaves Catch Wrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Storm feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Catch Wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Horrible takedown attempt by Catch Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm throws a body punch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Storm.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Catch Wrestler scores with a body shot.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Catch Wrestler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler clinches with his opponent.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
Lincoln Storm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 851 p4p, 636 weight class) and Middle Finger (ranked 117 p4p, 86 weight class). Beliy's entrance music is Havana. A fine choice. Finger has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Beliy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Finger!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy throws a looping overhand right but Finger ducks down to avoid it.
Finger scores with a punch to the head.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Finger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Finger.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Finger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beliy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooh!!! Beliy has knocked Finger down with a huge combo! Beliy steps away and waves a wobbly Finger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Middle Finger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy looks to land a combination but Finger avoids it well.
Beliy throws a nice looking combination but Finger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Finger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beliy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Finger to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Finger looks to clinch but Beliy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Finger taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Sorry Alex......'.
The defeated Middle Finger had this to say: 'I blame my Sponsors for this loss, fuck em!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 205 p4p, 223 weight class) and Shaquan Woods (ranked 34 p4p, 36 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaquan Woods!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Woods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woods did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Woods is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woods's head.
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Woods is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Woods has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woods wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woods got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woods has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Woods passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Woods looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz won't allow Woods to pass to mount.
Diaz 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 Woods. Oh but Diaz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Woods goes limp - he's gone! Diaz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Diaz!
An intense looking Frank Diaz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am a wrestling GAAAAAWDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back the Brinks truck up. The champ wants all the cash. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aatreya Mahrishi (ranked 386 p4p, 487 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 59 p4p, 66 weight class). Mahrishi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On the Precipe of Defeat. Weismuller has chosen Cant Be Touched as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Aatreya Mahrishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrishi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahrishi.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Weismuller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Mahrishi.
Weismuller clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi works on Weismuller's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weismuller takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Weismuller finds it's target.
Weismuller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahrishi counters with a two punch combo.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahrishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Mahrishi didn't see that one coming.
Mahrishi lands with a straight right. Weismuller didn't see that one coming.
That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Weismuller connects with a jab.
Weismuller lands with an overhand left.
Weismuller scores with a shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Mahrishi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mahrishi is having none of it.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Mahrishi circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Weismuller throws a right hand that misses
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahrishi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weismuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahrishi scrambles back to his feet.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahrishi has time to react.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller misses with a double jab
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahrishi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahrishi's head backwards.
Weismuller scores with a jab.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahrishi circles away.
Weismuller blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Weismuller throws a sloppy body shot
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller has closed the distance and engaged Mahrishi in a clinch.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahrishis head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mahrishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weismuller lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Mahrishi gets a clinch.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller gets through Mahrishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahrishi sends Weismuller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mahrishi is motioning to the referee to let Weismuller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Weismuller is rocked!
Tommy Weismuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Weismuller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aatreya Mahrishi!
After the big win, Aatreya Mahrishi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 65 p4p, 116 weight class) and Logan Barrengarry (ranked 11 p4p, 18 weight class). Ko Nachi comes to the cage accompanied by Echoing Thunder. The crowd seem to be enjoying Barrengarry's choice of entrance music: Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix. Logan Barrengarry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barrengarry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry 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.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi thows a body kick. Barrengarry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Barrengarry right on the button with a cross.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ko Nachi there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrengarry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barrengarry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Barrengarry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrengarry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ko Nachi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Barrengarry ducks down to avoid it.
Barrengarry thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrengarry works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
Barrengarry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Barrengarry moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrengarry.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ko Nachi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Barrengarry moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Barrengarry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrengarry cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrengarry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barrengarry feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry scores with a sloppy right hand. Ko Nachi should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Barrengarry's legs.
Barrengarry with a hook.
Barrengarry fakes the leg kick and cracks Ko Nachi in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrengarry fakes the leg kick and cracks Ko Nachi in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrengarry blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Barrengarry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry wants to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barrengarry in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry cracks Ko Nachi with an open hand slap.
Barrengarry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ko Nachi will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barrengarry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
Ko Nachi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ko Nachi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Barrengarry's knee but Barrengarry avoids it well.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrengarry throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! Barrengarry slams his shin into Ko Nachi's torso.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrengarry with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Barrengarry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi ducks right into an uppercut from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry scores with a jab. Ko Nachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch but Barrengarry is having none of it.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
Barrengarry replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ko Nachi blocks it well.
Ko Nachi tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrengarry, as that shot connected.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrengarry.
Jab, jab by Barrengarry - just one landing.
Barrengarry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the body
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrengarry blocks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry stuns Ko Nachi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrengarry avoided it.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ko Nachi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi defending well as Barrengarry loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi is looking to clinch.
Barrengarry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Barrengarry moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Ko Nachi down.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrengarry misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry lands with a straight right. Ko Nachi didn't see that one coming.
Ko Nachi tried to score with a low kick but Barrengarry checks it.
Barrengarry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barrengarry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ko Nachi lunges at Barrengarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrengarry's hand.
Barrengarry scores with a body shot.
Barrengarry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Barrengarry, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Barrengarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Ko Nachi thuds a left hand into Barrengarry's body.
Barrengarry misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrengarry blocks the leg kick.
Barrengarry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barrengarry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ko Nachi delivers a nice body kick.
Barrengarry throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
A nice leg kick from Barrengarry, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Barrengarry lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi avoids a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry scores with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Barrengarry's front leg with a kick but Barrengarry checks it.
A shot to the liver by Ko Nachi. Beautiful body shot.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Ko Nachi moves forwards but Barrengarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barrengarry connects with a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Barrengarry throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrengarry swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
As Barrengarry backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barrengarry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrengarry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barrengarry misses with a body shot.
Good work by Barrengarry as he checks the leg kick.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Barrengarry throws out a leg kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range and Barrengarry only half commits.
Barrengarry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it well.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrengarry doesn't seem bothered though.
Barrengarry misses the body punch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi thumps Barrengarry with a low kick.
Ko Nachi 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ko Nachi lands with a good body shot.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands the left hand.
A big left from Barrengarry misses.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Barrengarry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Barrengarry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrengarry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
As Barrengarry backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barrengarry misses with a hook
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi moves forwards but Barrengarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry cracks Ko Nachi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barrengarry stuns Ko Nachi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ko Nachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrengarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Barrengarry works Ko Nachi's body with a nice hook.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick as Ko Nachi jumps back.
Barrengarry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrengarry circles away.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Barrengarry.
An inside leg kick from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ko Nachi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Barrengarry off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry lands a really nice looking cross but Ko Nachi seems unphased.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Barrengarry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrengarry lands a jab.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrengarry avoided it.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrengarry clobbers Ko Nachi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrengarry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
Ko Nachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Ko Nachi blocks the low kick.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barrengarry tries to land a body kick
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ko Nachi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry walks into a jab.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Barrengarry lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Barrengarry's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrengarry tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Barrengarry digs a good body shot into Ko Nachi's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Barrengarry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Barrengarry thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Barrengarry scores with a nice strike.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Barrengarry moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrengarry checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Barrengarry jumps back.
Barrengarry scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ko Nachi walks into a left hand.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barrengarry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ko Nachi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi lands with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Logan Barrengarry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Barrengarry misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Barrengarry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barrengarry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!
During a confident post fight interview, Logan Barrengarry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gothic Line (ranked 156 p4p, 284 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 28 p4p, 48 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gothic Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torvik's sensitive parts.
Torvik 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.
Line cracks Torvik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
Line misses with a right hand
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Line lands a jab-cross combination.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Torvik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Line is rocked!
Torvik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Line is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik checks a leg kick.
Line seems to have got his legs back now.
Torvik lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Torvik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Line lands the left hand.
Line misses with a straight right.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torvik.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Torvik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Line! Torvik lets Line back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torvik momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torvik.
Line misses with a combination
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a hook but Torvik avoids it easily.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Line both land. Nice combination.
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with an outside leg kick.
Torvik lands a right hook to the body.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Line throws a body punch but Torvik moves out of range.
Line misses with a right hand
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Line checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Torvik feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik checks a leg kick.
Torvik lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik drops Line with a naaaaasty hook - Line is in real trouble here! Torvik dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 1 p4p, 18 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Maluga comes to the cage accompanied by JUNGLE. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson tries to clinch there but Maluga circles away.
Maluga connects with a jab.
It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leifsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maluga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Maluga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leifsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Leifsson.
It appears Maluga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga cracks Leifsson with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Maluga misses.
Maluga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maluga scores with a jab.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maluga lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Maluga.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maluga!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maluga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga 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.
Maluga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Leifsson walks into a left hand.
Leifsson slips a straight right by Maluga.
A swing and a miss from Leifsson.
Leifsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maluga finds it's way round the side to connect with Leifsson's head.
Leifsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maluga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leifsson scrambles back to his feet.
Leifsson loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson 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.
Maluga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Maluga.
Leifsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maluga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leifsson scrambles back to his feet.
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Maluga throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Leifsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leifsson is defending well for now.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leifsson.
Leifsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leifsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leifsson.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leifsson is defending well for now.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maluga manages to break the clinch.
Maluga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leifsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maluga lands with a nice combination. Leifsson backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga throws a low kick, looking for Leifsson's leg but Leifsson calmly moves out of range.
Leifsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Leifsson.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
Maluga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
Maluga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Maluga.
Leifsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leifsson slips a jab and a cross from Maluga.
A countering left hand to the body from Leifsson misses.
Maluga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maluga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maluga throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Maluga
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga misses with the body kick
and Leifsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Maluga toppling to the canvas! Maluga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leifsson finish him?!
Maluga is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Maluga! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Leif Leifsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kilo Maluga spoke after the fight, saying 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.
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