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Sucker Punch Pro Series 140 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 1619 p4p, 2216 weight class) and Roberto Soldic (ranked 201 p4p, 262 weight class). Soldic has chosen The Impression That I Get as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roberto Soldic!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi moves into range and clinches up with Soldic.
Soldic lands with a light punch inside.
Soldic struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soldic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soldic scores with a nice strike.
Soldic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soldic misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldic.
Soldic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uesugi gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic wants to get back to full guard.
Soldic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uesugi is looking to pass into half guard but Soldic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soldic is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soldic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soldic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Uesugi controls Soldic momentarily but Soldic frees himself.
Uesugi wants to sweep here but Soldic controlling him for the moment.
Uesugi 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.
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.
Uesugi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Soldic from controlling successfully.
Uesugi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Uesugi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soldic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soldic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soldic!
Soldic taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is not content to let Soldic control the position.
Uesugi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Soldic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Uesugi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Soldic's lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soldic pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soldic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uesugi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soldic slows the pace down in half guard.
Uesugi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soldic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soldic stays in close to Uesugi's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Soldic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Soldic avoids nicely.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Soldic misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uesugi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soldic - the referee stops the clock and Uesugi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soldic. Uesugi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soldic scores with a jab to the head.
Uesugi defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Soldic misses.
Soldic connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi misses with the combination.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Soldic wants to control but Uesugi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uesugi trying to work for an americana but Soldic has managed to regain full guard.
Uesugi throws a big right hand that misses.
Soldic keeping moving, preventing Uesugi from controlling successfully.
Uesugi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Soldic throws up his legs and catches Uesugi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Uesugi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Soldic! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roberto Soldic!
Roberto Soldic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moganesh Jain (ranked 1089 p4p, 1091 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 124 p4p, 125 weight class). Jain comes to the cage accompanied by The Monkey King. Wright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come out to play . Moganesh Jain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Wright misses.
Jain wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jain misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain lands a jab to the nose.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Jain misses.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Jain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jain rather than just go for the knockout.
Jain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jain misses.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Jain misses with a wild combination.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright avoids the body shot from Jain.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jain misses with a left hand
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jain lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright cracks Jain with a nice body shot.
Wright presses Jain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright tries a body shot but Jain blocks it.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, Jain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jain.
Wright misses with some punches.
Jain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Jain working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wright .
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Jain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Jain pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright gets through Jain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jain at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Wright with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jain with a body shot.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Jain counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jain circles away quickly and effectively.
Jain feinted with a counter takedown.
Jain throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jain.
Jain tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright ! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moganesh Jain 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.
Jain scores with a nice right hand.
Jain lands a lovely overhand right.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jain doesn't seem phased though.
Jain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jain tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jain takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright tries to counter with a clinch but Jain shakes him off and moves away.
Moganesh Jain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jain.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Jain's head but Jain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Jain tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Jain slips the punch.
Wright lands a body shot.
Jain misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Jain misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Wright throws out a counter right but Jain avoids it with no problem.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright closes the distance and pushes Jain back into the cage.
Jain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Wright .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jain's elbow.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Jain lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jain.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jain tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Jain drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Wright to work.
Jain blocks a body shot from Wright .
Jain lands with a left to the head.
Wright tries to work over Jain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to maintain a safe position but Jain gets an underhook and turns Wright into the cage.
Wright has Jain pressed against the cage.
Jain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jain throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright .
Cleon Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Wright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wright blocks a body shot from Jain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jain.
Jain lands a body shot.
Jain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jain backwards.
Jain has a couple of punches blocked by Wright .
Jain misses with a body punch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain misses with the head strike.
Jain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wright regains guard immediately.
Wright keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass.
Wright has Jain pulled in close to control his posture.
Wright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright looks to land a right hand but Jain moved out of range.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Jain throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Jain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jain misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright .
A clash of legs there as Jain blocks the low kick.
Jain misses the jab.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain misses with a right hand
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jain misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jain misses with an uppercut
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Jain cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jain counters with a nice body shot.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Jain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Jain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jain throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jain.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
Jain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Jain ducks down to avoid it.
Jain jabs at Wright 's body.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Moganesh Jain is winning the standup battle so far.
Jain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Jain was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Jain lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright 's hand.
Jain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Jain.
A big right from Wright misses.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Jain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jain connects with a looping right hand.
Jain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain misses with a hook.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright slips a jab from Jain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright staying out of range there.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jain thinking.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright .
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleon Wright .
I think Wright 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cleon Wright !
A very excited looking Cleon Wright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sirus Hall (ranked 1129 p4p, 3821 weight class) and Bruno Souppe (ranked 169 p4p, 485 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat. 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Souppe!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses with a wild combination.
As Hall backs off Souppe throws a huge counter combo but Hall manages to avoid it all.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Souppe counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
We've been told by Hall's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souppe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Souppe.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souppe controls the pace.
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souppe trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Souppe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Souppe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souppe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souppe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Souppe trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is pressing down on Souppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souppe postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Souppe trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Souppe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Souppe trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souppe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Souppe defends easily.
Souppe trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Souppe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Souppe is in close to Hall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Souppe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souppe trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Souppe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Souppe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Souppe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall trying to control but Souppe postures up.
My spies in Hyperbolic Time Chamber inform me that Souppe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Souppe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Souppe moves away from the strike by Hall.
As Hall backs off Souppe throws a huge counter combo but Hall manages to avoid it all.
Souppe moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Souppe controls the action.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Souppe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souppe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Souppe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souppe blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a double jab
and Souppe counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
Souppe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souppe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souppe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Souppe throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souppe's guard. Nice move by Hall!
Souppe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Souppe keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Souppe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Souppe!
Hall keeping moving, preventing Souppe from controlling successfully.
Souppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souppe is aware though and is defending well.
Souppe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bruno Souppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souppe.
Souppe wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Souppe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souppe is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souppe passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Souppe wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Souppe wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Souppe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Souppe looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souppe with the ground and pound from mount.
Souppe controlling from the full mount.
Souppe landing punches.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Souppe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souppe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Souppe is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is not content to let Souppe control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Souppe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Souppe moves away from the strike by Hall.
Souppe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Souppe moved out of range.
Souppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Souppe's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Souppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Souppe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hall misses with a combination
and Souppe counters with a shoot takedown. Hall fights it but they end up in guard.
Hall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Souppe uses it to pass to side control.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souppe trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souppe wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Souppe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall seems a little lost for a moment, as Souppe dominates the positioning.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Souppe wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Souppe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Souppe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Souppe is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Souppe is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souppe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Souppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruno Souppe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sirus Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souppe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souppe throws a counter combo.
Hall lands a jab to Souppe's midsection.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirus Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souppe scores with a leg kick.
Sirus Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall swings for the body but Souppe moves out of range.
Souppe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souppe moves away.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souppe feints the counter takedown.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Souppe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Souppe looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souppe moves away.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souppe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souppe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Souppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Souppe from controlling successfully.
Souppe wants to stand but Hall is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sirus Hall.
I think Souppe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Souppe!
Bruno Souppe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Repus Revorg (ranked 1459 p4p, 1620 weight class) and Jose Carvaleho (ranked 185 p4p, 202 weight class). Repus Revorg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Carvaleho's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Repus Revorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Carvaleho!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvaleho moves away from the strike by Revorg.
A lazy left from Carvaleho finds it's target.
Revorg thuds a left hand into Carvaleho's body.
Carvaleho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carvaleho lands a nice shot that snaps Revorg's head back.
Carvaleho moves in looking to clinch but Revorg pushes him off.
Revorg stuns Carvaleho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Revorg checks a low kick from Carvaleho.
Revorg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carvaleho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Revorg actively working from the bottom here.
Revorg won't allow Carvaleho to pass to mount.
My spies in Kung Pao inform me that Carvaleho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Revorg is staying active underneath Carvaleho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvaleho looks to land a strike but Revorg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carvaleho looking to sit in guard and control but Revorg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvaleho keeping moving, preventing Revorg from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg drops back looking for a leg! Carvaleho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvaleho manages to kick Revorg off! Revorg jumps back into Carvaleho's guard.
Carvaleho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Revorg manages to get himself to full guard.
Revorg has an active guard here but Carvaleho has managed to pass into half guard.
Revorg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvaleho.
We've been hearing good reports from Revorg'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.
Carvaleho trying to mount his opponent but Revorg defends it.
Carvaleho is thwarting Revorg's attempts to control the position.
Revorg tries to get to full guard but Carvaleho has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho wants to take a breather but Revorg is having none of it.
Carvaleho prevents Revorg from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Carvaleho there.
Carvaleho trying to mount his opponent but Revorg defends it.
Carvaleho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carvaleho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revorg keeps working.
Revorg is trying to control but can't.
Carvaleho working Revorg over with strikes.
Carvaleho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Revorg is just riding it out for now. Carvaleho eventually gives up the hold.
Revorg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Revorg is pressing down on Carvaleho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Revorg keeping full guard, as Carvaleho tries to pass.
Revorg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Carvaleho trying to strike off his back.
Carvaleho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Revorg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carvaleho is looking to regain half guard here but Revorg keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvaleho is defending well.
Carvaleho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Revorg off and has taken his back!
Revorg is keeping busy.
Revorg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carvaleho's guard. Nice work there by Revorg.
Carvaleho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Carvaleho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Revorg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvaleho trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Carvaleho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Revorg throws a body kick that misses.
Carvaleho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Revorg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Carvaleho. Beautiful body shot.
Revorg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carvaleho's sensitive parts.
Carvaleho tests Revorg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvaleho misses with an uppercut. Revorg saw that one coming.
Revorg walks into a stiff left hand from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Revorg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
Carvaleho checks a leg kick.
Carvaleho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Revorg defends well and Carvaleho ends up having to push Revorg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Revorg. Revorg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carvaleho misses with a takedown attempt
and Revorg counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revorg looks to throw the jab but Carvaleho is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Carvaleho. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Revorg!
Revorg sneaks back into half guard.
Revorg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvaleho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvaleho's back!
Revorg looking for the RNC.
Carvaleho trying to control the hands but Revorg breaks the grip.
Carvaleho showing good submission defense here.
Revorg working for a choke but Carvaleho is defending well.
Carvaleho is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revorg looking for the RNC.
Carvaleho manages to reverse the position and now he's in Revorg's guard. Nice work there by Carvaleho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvaleho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revorg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvaleho postures up.
Carvaleho content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Revorg has locked up a guillotine! Revorg's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Carvaleho is holding on here and Revorg must be using up a lot of energy. Carvaleho has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Revorg gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Repus Revorg!
A relieved looking Repus Revorg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Bass (ranked 931 p4p, 725 weight class) and Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 138 p4p, 102 weight class). Bass comes to the cage accompanied by Down With The Sickness. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Bass avoids it with no problem.
Stanley throws a jab when Bass was well out of range.
Bass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Bass misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Bass thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Bass throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Stanley slams his shin into Bass's torso.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Bass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bass connects with a single shot there.
Bass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Stanley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back.
It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Stanley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bass is fending him off so far but Stanley persists. Nope, Bass circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Bass tenderised Stanley's leg. Stanley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bass wants to slow Stanley down by chopping away at his legs.
Ronnie Bass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley throws a right hand that Bass ducks under and follows up with a left that Bass also avoids with ease.
Stanley misses with a hook.
Bass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bass. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Bass swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Bass will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bass.
Stanley moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Bass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanley.
A low kick from Bass misses
and Stanley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stanley passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bass's face as Stanley controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass is not content to let Stanley control the position.
Bass seems a little lost for a moment, as Stanley dominates the positioning.
Stanley wants to control but Bass is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stanley wants to control but Bass is keeping him busy.
Stanley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bass!
Stanley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bass stops Stanley from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stanley content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stanley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Stanley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronnie Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
Bass lands with a right hand.
Stanley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bass.
Stanley takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Bass avoids the head kick by Stanley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanley off the cage and back into range.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bass connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
A jab from Bass misses.
Stanley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley throws the left hand but Bass avoids the punch easily.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stanley throws a right and a left that Bass avoids nicely.
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Stanley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Bass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bass connects with the punch.
Bass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Bass keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Bass checks it.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Bass avoids it with no problem.
Bass moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanley.
Bass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Bass's head but Bass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bass misses with a looping left.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bass. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Bass is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley defending well as Bass loads up on a big left hand.
Bass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Bass takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Bass.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanley lands with a nice body kick.
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley tries to bum rush Bass with a series of wild strikes but Bass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bass cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Bass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bass throws a solid leg kick but Stanley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bass.
Stanley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Bass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stanley misses with an uppercut.
Bass throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bass throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bass throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.
Stanley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bass.
Bass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bass takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Bass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bass lands with a good body shot.
Bass takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bass finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanley's head.
Stanley lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bass jabs Stanley right on the nose. Stanley blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanley checks it well.
Stanley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stanley.
Bass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bass cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bass lands with a right hand.
Donk. Stanley catches Bass right on the button with a cross.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Bass misses with the body kick
enabling Stanley to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanley swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
Bass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
Stanley throws a fast counter high kick but Bass manages to duck under it in time.
That kick from Stanley tenderised Bass's leg. Bass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stanley checks a low kick from Bass.
Bass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stanley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanley's head.
Bass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bass takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley lands a big head kick that sends Bass tumbling to the mat! Stanley takes a step backwards and waves Bass back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Ronnie Bass has been cut.
Bass wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bass feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Bass swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Stanley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Bass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 1159 p4p, 787 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 171 p4p, 116 weight class). Matsuda comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King. McGuire has chosen Godsmack - When Legends Rise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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10 - 7 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire!
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
Matsuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a head kick that half lands.
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsuda.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda lands a jab to the head.
Matsuda lands a head shot.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Matsuda tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuda, as that shot connected.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Matsuda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
Matsuda has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
McGuire is in close to Matsuda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Matsuda blocks nicely.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Matsuda.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.
Matsuda has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuda successfully pulls guard.
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuda is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsuda looking to control.
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsuda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Matsuda's legs - danger averted.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two 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.
McGuire trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matsuda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Matsuda's brow.
Matsuda is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matsuda cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Matsuda throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Matsuda, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Matsuda against the cage but Matsuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGuire throws a series of strikes that have Matsuda backpedaling.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuda checks the leg kick.
Matsuda feints and as McGuire raises his hands in defense, Matsuda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
That's time! Matsuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a low kick but Matsuda avoids it.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuda jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire tries to sprawl but Matsuda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matsuda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Matsuda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
That's two 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.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsuda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Matsuda is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsuda slips a nice elbow through McGuire's hands, connecting with McGuire's forehead.
Matsuda works his way into side control.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda slips a nice elbow through McGuire's hands, connecting with McGuire's forehead.
Matsuda throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matsuda is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda lands strikes from half guard.
McGuire has his hands clasped together around Matsuda's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 1014 p4p, 598 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 137 p4p, 83 weight class). River is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gabon National Anthem. 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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jyrki Sukulaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Sukulaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sukulaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sukulaku connects with a nice looking jab.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
River feints a counter leg kick.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sukulaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Sukulaku.
 River is rocked!
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku cracks River on the jaw with a powerful right hand and River falls backwards against the cage. Sukulaku follows up with more strikes that drop River to his knees. Sukulaku keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save River! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
After winning the bout, Jyrki Sukulaku 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 119 p4p, 712 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 19 p4p, 80 weight class). Takahashi has chosen TWIST THAT D*CK as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Takahashi lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takahashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Takahashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Takahashi unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A frustrated look appears on Takahashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Takahashi pulls guard.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Takahashi's guard.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takahashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Takahashi avoided it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
Sitsongrit rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Takahashi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 328 p4p, 782 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 42 p4p, 84 weight class). Jean Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the Bayou. Michael Aalto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto lands a jab.
Aalto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aalto has managed to clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto lands with a left to the head.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste is trying to break the clinch but Aalto is controlling him.
Aalto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jean Baptiste prevents it.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Baptiste.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste manages to break the clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a left hand
and Aalto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects with a solid leg kick.
Aalto throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Aalto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto lands with an overhand left.
Aalto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook to the body. Aalto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aalto 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.
Aalto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jean Baptiste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aalto to score with a decent uppercut.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a big counter combination but Aalto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight right.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aalto throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Aalto.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
Aalto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste needs to keep his hands up - Aalto had a free shot at his head there.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Aalto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
A cross from Aalto lands.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto counters with a nice body shot.
Aalto misses with a hook to the body
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Aalto avoids the punch easily.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
Aalto checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto shoots and misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto lands a body shot.
Michael Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto misses with a leg kick.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto blocks a leg kick.
Aalto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Aalto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jean Baptiste's waist but Jean Baptiste gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
A jab from Aalto misses.
Jean Baptiste feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aalto lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Aalto was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste moves forwards but Aalto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Aalto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick that misses.
Aalto throws a fast counter high kick but Jean Baptiste manages to duck under it in time.
Aalto lands a really nice looking cross but Jean Baptiste seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Jean Baptiste there.
Jean Baptiste walks into a straight right hand from Aalto.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Aalto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Aalto shoots in but Jean Baptiste avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aalto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aalto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aalto keeps Jean Baptiste at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste walks into a left hand.
Aalto ducks right into an uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Aalto.
Good shot there by Jean Baptiste.
Aalto catches Jean Baptiste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aalto misses with a leg kick
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Aalto misses with a straight left.
Aalto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Jean Baptiste takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Aalto misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aalto thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste cracks a nice hook into Aalto's ribs.
Aalto connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aalto shoots in and drives through. Jean Baptiste sprawls well.
Aalto throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Michael Aalto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a straight right.
Aalto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aalto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Aalto tries to clinch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aalto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aalto lands with a good body shot.
Aalto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Aalto's corner calls for a 1-2. Aalto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Aalto.
A counter left hand to the body from Jean Baptiste misses its target.
Aalto with a jab.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste takes one on the button.
Aalto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aalto throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto is rocked!
Aalto misses with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can Jean Baptiste finish him?
Jean Baptiste drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Aalto right on the button. Aalto goes down! Jean Baptiste follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jean Baptiste gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Jean Baptiste!
Our winner, Brady Jean Baptiste, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Slam (ranked 111 p4p, 232 weight class) and Hero Shima (ranked 19 p4p, 39 weight class). Shima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by C. R. E. A. M. Hero Shima has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Slam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima clinches.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slam controls his hands.
Slam is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Slam is trying to break free.
Shima is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Slam breaks the clinch.
Shima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slam.
Shima drives through and clinches with Slam against the cage.
Shima has Slam pressed against the cage, preventing Slam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima tries to pull guard but Slam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slam controls his hands.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima pushes off an throws an elbow but Slam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slam blocks an uppercut.
Slam blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Slam breaks the clinch.
Slam throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Slam misses with the body kick
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Slam is looking to counter punch.
Slam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Slam misses with a hook.
Slam looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Slam there.
It looks like Hero Shima 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!
Slam throws a head kick that misses
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch.
Slam blocking some punches.
Slam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima tries to work over Slam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slam's efforts to push away.
Slam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from Shima finds it's target.
Slam looks to throw the jab but Shima is out of range.
Slam misses with a wild body shot.
Slam swings widly with a right hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ben Slam's cut is getting worse.
Shima lands a big uppercut and Slam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Slam looks OK. Shima waves Slam back to his feet!
 Slam is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slam.
Shima pounces like a tiger and cracks Slam with a vicious hook! Slam is down but not out! Shima follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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