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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Marmot (ranked 6042 p4p, 5141 weight class) and Michael Boston (ranked 598 p4p, 539 weight class). Mason Marmot 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Marmot !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Boston!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marmot wants to slow Boston down by chopping away at his legs.
Boston tries to clinch but Marmot is having none of it.
Marmot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marmot .
Marmot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marmot has managed to clinch.
Boston stops a takedown attempt from Marmot .
Boston's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marmot pulls guard successfully.
Boston stands up over Marmot , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Marmot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marmot 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marmot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boston is controlling him.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Marmot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marmot pulls Boston in close to his closed guard and prevents Boston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Marmot .
Boston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marmot 's head.
Boston won't allow Marmot to sweep him here.
Boston trying to control but Marmot is working from the bottom.
Boston landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marmot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boston is working Marmot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmot wants to sweep but no luck.
Boston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boston trying to control but Marmot is working from the bottom.
Boston landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston wants to control from the top but Marmot keeps moving.
Boston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boston throws a big right hand that misses.
Boston wants to control from the top but Marmot keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boston misses with a few strikes there.
Marmot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boston thuds his right hand into Marmot 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boston throws a right and a left that Marmot avoids nicely.
Boston swinging wildly here.
Marmot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marmot counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston tries to stall but Marmot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marmot has Boston pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marmot pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boston tumbling to the mat - Marmot dives into Boston's guard.
Boston looking to control.
Marmot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marmot tries to stand but Boston is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Boston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marmot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marmot moves into range and clinches up with Boston.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marmot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boston scores with the left hand. Marmot knows he should have avoided that one.
Boston lands with a nice combination. Marmot backs away looking to recover.
 Marmot is rocked!
Boston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marmot is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Boston just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Marmot has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Boston!
Our winner, Michael Boston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Bird (ranked 4524 p4p, 3040 weight class) and Love Yourz (ranked 477 p4p, 336 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Love Yourz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yourz lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Bird's head coaches at Milkys Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Yourz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yourz as he jumps to the side.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yourz circles away.
Yourz instigates a clinch.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position.
Yourz lands a shoulder strike.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling the position.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.
Yourz has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yourz has managed to clinch.
Yourz prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Yourz lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Yourz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yourz circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Yourz.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird jumps guard and drags Yourz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yourz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yourz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Yourz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourz won't allow Bird to get back to his feet.
Bird controls Yourz momentarily but Yourz frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird lands a jab-cross combination.
Love Yourz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yourz instigates a clinch.
Yourz lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yourz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yourz has him pressed against the cage.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Yourz has the dominant position.
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yourz.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bird's defenses.
Yourz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yourz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird is trying to break free.
Yourz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yourz.
Yourz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Bird tries to break free but Yourz pushes him back against the cage.
Bird takes an elbow to the temple.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bird takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yourz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yourz prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yourz is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yourz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird is rocked!
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yourz has him pressed against the cage.
Bird takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yourz throws a big uppercut that drops Bird! More strikes from Yourz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bird lies dazed against the cage as Yourz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Love Yourz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Monferand (ranked 2565 p4p, 2998 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 340 p4p, 379 weight class). Joseph Monferand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Monferand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Late not doing much here.
Monferand is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monferand trying to control but Late postures up.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late trying to control the action but Monferand is working from the bottom.
Late passes to side control.
Monferand can't do much from the bottom here.
Monferand is trying to escape the position but Late is controlling the position.
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Late misses with a combination
and Monferand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monferand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late wants to sweep here but Monferand controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Monferand'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.
Late lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monferand looking to control.
Monferand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Late defends it easily.
Late engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Late wants to control from the top but Monferand keeps moving.
Late looking to pass the guard.
Late stopping the sweep attempt from Monferand.
Late slips nicely into half guard.
Monferand controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monferand keeps working.
Late thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monferand is trying to control but can't.
Late stalling.
Late is trying to control. Monferand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Late wants to free his trapped foot but Monferand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monferand is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Late is working for a kimura but Monferand is defending it quite comfortably.
Monferand is doing well to control the position and prevent Late from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Late has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Late controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Late trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Late dominated that round.
That's time! Monferand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Late lands a jab.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Monferand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Late misses with a few strikes there.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monferand counters with a shoot takedown. Late fights it but they end up in guard.
Late is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Monferand presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Late has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Late finds it's way through Monferand's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Monferand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monferand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Late throws a leg kick that misses.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late lands with a straight right. Monferand didn't see that one coming.
Late has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Late. Beautiful body shot.
Late tries to bum rush Monferand with a series of wild strikes but Monferand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monferand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Late sprawls and moves away.
Late pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monferand is out of range and Late settles back down.
Monferand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Late is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Late misses with a double jab
so Monferand counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monferand trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Monferand looking to pass the guard.
Late being controlled here, momentarily.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Monferand is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late seems keen to control Monferand's posture.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Late uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Late!
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monferand has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Late has passed into side control.
Late happy to just control the position for now.
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Late misses with a body punch
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Late won't be happy with that.
Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monferand takes one to the side of the head.
Late scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Late prevents Monferand from improving his position.
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to join him on the feet.
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Late throws a series of punches but Monferand avoids them all with ease.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Late is quick to defend against it.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Monferand feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monferand attempts a counter takedown but Late avoids it well and moves away.
Late swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Late looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monferand is one step ahead there.
Monferand is looking to pass into half guard but Late pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Late is in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monferand is on top in guard.
Monferand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Late throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monferand works over Late with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monferand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from Late misses.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late throws a jab but it's blocked by Monferand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Little Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monferand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
Monferand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Late lands with a nice body punch.
Late cracks Monferand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Late misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monferand counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Late!
Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monferand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monferand is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Monferand.
Monferand winds up and cracks Late with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monferand with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monferand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Late is holding on to half guard well.
Monferand thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Late's head.
Monferand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Late trying to control from the bottom.
Late is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monferand scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monferand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Monferand sits in half guard.
Late regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monferand.
Monferand scoring with some ground and pound.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Late uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Late!
Monferand has his foot on Late's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Late works his way back into a safe position though.
Late advances to half guard.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monferand wants to sweep but Late has passed to side control!
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
Late is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Monferand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Monferand wants to control but Late postures up.
Monferand tries to improve position but can't.
Late stands up and beckons Monferand to his feet.
Monferand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monferand.
Late looking to score a takedown here. Monferand is defending well but Late drives through and ends up in Monferand's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monferand looking for a sweep. Not yet Monferand, not yet.
Joseph Monferand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late trying to control but Monferand is working from the bottom.
Monferand trying to keep a closed guard but Late is proving a slippery customer.
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand can't keep his opponent in guard - Late advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Late prevents Monferand from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Late comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Late has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Late!
A victorious Little Late thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 2308 p4p, 2979 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 270 p4p, 329 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's. Liam Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sunil Ganga'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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Ganga counters with an inside leg kick.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is controlling Ganga's posture.
Ganga preventing the sweep.
Ganga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ganga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ganga has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy is controlling Ganga's posture.
Murphy 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganga throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Ganga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy wants to sweep but Ganga has passed to side control!
Ganga controlling the position.
Murphy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ganga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Ganga avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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.
Ganga wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Ganga landing shots from mount.
Ganga throwing strikes but Murphy recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ganga passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Ganga controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ganga keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Ganga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ganga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy closes the distance but Ganga moves to the side
and Ganga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Ganga pushes him off.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away.
Ganga drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Ganga misses with some punches.
Ganga wants to break free but Murphy has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Ganga to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ganga has picked Murphy up and slammed him! Murphy can't keep hold of the triangle and Ganga manages to pass to side control!
Ganga trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ganga keeps moving and retains side control.
Ganga working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Ganga just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ganga keeps moving and retains side control.
Ganga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ganga works to advance to full mount. Murphy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ganga trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Sunil Ganga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murphy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Ganga trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Ganga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Ganga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murphy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ganga passes into side control!
Murphy tries to bench press Ganga off him but Ganga keeps the position.
Ganga gets to mount! Murphy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ganga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ganga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganga as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ganga holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ganga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Ganga avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy decides to pull guard.
Ganga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ganga passes into side control.
Ganga stands up.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy pulls Ganga into guard.
Ganga wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ganga prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Ganga decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ganga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganga fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganga circles away.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganga, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Ganga's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganga manages to pull guard.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Ganga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ganga is in guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga forces his way into half guard.
Murphy trying to control here.
Ganga trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Ganga escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
Sunil Ganga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ganga is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sunil Ganga.
I've got Ganga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!
A very excited looking Sunil Ganga 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Tate Jr (ranked 1752 p4p, 686 weight class) and Eric Ries (ranked 211 p4p, 91 weight class). Eric Ries has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aaron Tate Jr'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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Tate Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Ries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ries breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Tate Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Tate Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Tate Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ries defends well and Tate Jr ends up having to push Ries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ries misses with the head strike.
Ries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tate Jr moves away.
Tate Jr is looking to counter punch.
Ries walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Tate Jr.
Ries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate Jr slips a straight right by Ries.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Jr misses with a double jab.
Ries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ries connects with a looping right hand.
Tate Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ries backs up against the cage.
Aaron Tate Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tate Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ries.
Tate Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ries back to the cage. Tate Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ries avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate Jr walks into a jab.
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!
Ries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Ries misses.
Ries avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ries unleashes a big counter combination but Tate Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tate Jr misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Ries's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ries counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Tate Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tate Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Tate Jr wants to clinch.
Tate Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tate Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ries fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tate Jr missing with a left hand there. Ries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ries.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ries misses with a looping left.
Tate Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ries moves out of range.
Tate Jr slips a jab from Ries.
Ries bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate Jr wants to clinch but Ries slips to the side
and Tate Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tate Jr is rocked!
Ries stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate Jr. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Jr.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate Jr misses with an uppercut. Ries saw that one coming.
Tate Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ries dodges the punch combination from Tate Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Tate Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tate Jr.
Ries avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ries! But no joy.
Ries paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ries in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ries misses with a hook. Tate Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aaron Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ries leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Tate Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Tate Jr.
Ries lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tate Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ries avoids them all with ease.
Tate Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ries sends Tate Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ries is motioning to the referee to let Tate Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Tate Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ries scores with a decent looking hook.
Ries is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Tate Jr flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tate Jr is out cold! Ries holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Ries!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 550 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 78 p4p, 232 weight class). Oliva comes into the arena with Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Hand's defenses.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Oliva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hand on the side of the head.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand slips a jab from Oliva.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliva throws a hook but Hand blocks it.
Hand throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Hand moves away from the strike by Oliva.
A little jabbing left from Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Hand's defenses.
Hand misses with a jab to the body
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliva.
Hand throws a shot to the body.
Oliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand works the jab nicely.
Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Hand.
Hand misses with a hook.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliva moves out of range as Hand strikes.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Hand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Hand counters with a nice body shot.
Hand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliva slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliva misses its target.
Hand misses with a straight right.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Hand moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand misses with a two punch combination.
Hand slips under a jab from Oliva.
Hand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliva's head backwards.
Oliva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Oliva lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hand! But no joy.
Hand staying out of range there.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva throws a combination. Hand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oliva misses the jab.
As Oliva backs off Hand throws a huge counter combo but Oliva manages to avoid it all.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Hand misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Biscuit Oliva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hand throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond Hand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Oliva seems to have got his legs back now.
Hand takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diamond Hand!
A victorious Diamond Hand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 571 p4p, 1348 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 93 p4p, 197 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, DeeJay Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fisticuffs clinches.
Dawkins misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Dawkins lands a takedown into guard.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dawkins postures up in Fisticuffs's guard and throws a big left but Fisticuffs blocks it.
Dawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fisticuffs can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Fisticuffs is working from the bottom.
Dawkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawkins lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Dawkins seems content to control.
Dawkins is nestled in close to Fisticuffs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisticuffs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Dawkins content to control rather than advance.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Fisticuffs dodges it nicely.
Fisticuffs is staying active underneath Dawkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fisticuffs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to advance position but Fisticuffs counters by regaining guard.
Fisticuffs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisticuffs keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawkins stays in close to Fisticuffs's body and controls the position.
Fisticuffs wants to stand and escape but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisticuffs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins stays in close to Fisticuffs's body and controls the position.
Dawkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisticuffs wants to stand up but Dawkins is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dawkins slips a straight right by Fisticuffs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fisticuffs tries to sprawl but Dawkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet.
Dawkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisticuffs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dawkins wants to control but Fisticuffs is keeping him busy.
Dawkins throwing shots but Fisticuffs is blocking nicely.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawkins is keen to just control but Fisticuffs is a slippery customer.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dawkins wants to control but Fisticuffs is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisticuffs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisticuffs pushes Dawkins off looking to stand but Dawkins dives back in and keeps control.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins is taking a breather. Fisticuffs 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.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisticuffs defending well though.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisticuffs defending well though.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Fisticuffs dodges it nicely.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeeJay Dawkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fisticuffs misses with a wild body shot.
Fisticuffs throws out a loose jab but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dawkins counters with a left hand that sends Fisticuffs to the canvas!
 Fisticuffs is rocked!
 It looks like Torraso Fisticuffs has been cut.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeeJay Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawkins controls the pace.
Dawkins postures up in Fisticuffs's guard and throws a big left but Fisticuffs blocks it.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins is working Fisticuffs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fisticuffs keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Fisticuffs blocks nicely.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Dawkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Dawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dawkins forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisticuffs defending well though.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawkins lands a nice short elbow.
Dawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Fisticuffs is still in real trouble! Can Dawkins finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dawkins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fisticuffs seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawkins slips a nice elbow through Fisticuffs's hands, connecting with Fisticuffs's forehead.
Dawkins moves nicely into side control.
Dawkins working the ground and pound but Fisticuffs is defending the strikes.
Dawkins lands a strong strike to the head of Fisticuffs. That's dazed him! Dawkins looking to finish here. Fisticuffs is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dawkins lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins made sure to mention his sponsor, Island Xtreme Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Railio (ranked 1757 p4p, 669 weight class) and Voracic Frank (ranked 250 p4p, 107 weight class). Antti Railio 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Voracic Frank!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Frank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Railio lands a big right hand that sends Frank crashing to the mat! Railio stays standing though and waves Frank back to his feet!
Frank is rocked!
It looks like Voracic Frank has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Railio finish him?
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank seems to have recovered his senses.
Railio slips a straight right by Frank.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Frank manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Railio doesn't seem phased though.
Railio slips under a jab from Frank.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
A jab from Frank misses.
Railio cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Railio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Frank to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank slips under a jab.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Railio slips under a jab.
Voracic Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Railio counters with a nice body shot.
Frank throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Railio cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frank looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Railio finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio slips under a jab from Frank.
Railio misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Railio moves away from the strike by Frank.
Railio is looking to counter punch.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Railio moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Frank misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Railio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Railio lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank misses with a hook
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Frank toppling to the canvas! Frank scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank clobbers Railio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Railio throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Railio lands a big uppercut and Frank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frank looks OK. Railio waves Frank back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Frank gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Railio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 395 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Vudu Sims (ranked 25 p4p, 73 weight class). Thibodeaux's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotty x D4L. Vudu Sims is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux pushes Sims back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux is working Sims over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Sims looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
Sims is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sims is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Sims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sims seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sims tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sims is breathing heavily.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes Sims against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Sims goes down! Sims tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Kaiden Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 91 p4p, 98 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 12 p4p, 14 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws a hook but Godoi blocks it.
Godoi is looking to counter punch.
Godoi slips under a jab.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Godoi slips the punch.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Godoi finds it's way through Veainu's defenses.
A big right from Godoi misses.
Godoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veainu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Godoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Godoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Godoi.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Godoi moved out of range.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godoi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Godoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu throws a jab when Godoi was well out of range.
Godoi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.
Veainu throws a hook but Godoi avoids it easily.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godoi takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
A big right from Godoi misses.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godoi.
Veainu moves out of range as Godoi strikes.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Godoi slips the punch.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Godoi.
Godoi tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu lands a jab.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Godoi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi takes one to the chin there.
Veainu throws a jab when Godoi was well out of range.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Godoi misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Godoi.
Godoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws the left hand but Godoi avoids the punch easily.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Godoi moves out of range.
Godoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godoi moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godoi.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Godoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Godoi defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Godoi moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Godoi misses
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godoi with a nice cross.
Godoi throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veainu.
The crowd cheers as Godoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Godoi loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Godoi throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Godoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Godoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Godoi's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu with a hook.
Godoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Godoi is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Veainu sizes up Godoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Godoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu takes a swing at Godoi's ribcage but misses.
Godoi is looking to counter punch.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Godoi misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godoi slips a straight right by Veainu.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Godoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Godoi misses the target.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Godoi moved out of range.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godoi.
Godoi throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veainu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godoi scrambles back to his feet.
Godoi slips a jab from Veainu.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
Godoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veainu jabs at Godoi's body.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu lands with a straight right. Godoi didn't see that one coming.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Godoi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Godoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Godoi with a nice cross.
Godoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Godoi takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Godoi.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu really dominated that round.
That's time! Godoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Godoi moved out of range nicely.
Veainu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godoi throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Godoi throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godoi avoids the body shot from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a two punch combo.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Godoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godoi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Godoi's head.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Godoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Godoi misses its intended target.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godoi moves away from the strike by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Godoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi slips a straight right by Veainu.
Godoi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
It looked like Godoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Godoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godoi in his tracks.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godoi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu is rocked!
Godoi moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Godoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godoi misses with a series of wild punches.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
It looked like Godoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Guilherme Godoi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Godoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Veainu swings for the body but Godoi moves out of range.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Godoi looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi staying out of range there.
Godoi throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Godoi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Godoi is out of range.
Godoi throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Godoi takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Godoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Guilherme Godoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Veainu.
Godoi misses the shot to the body.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Godoi defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Godoi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godoi.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
Veainu throws the left hand but Godoi avoids the punch easily.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the body from Godoi misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws a hook but Godoi blocks it.
It looked like Godoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
Godoi lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Veainu. That snapped Godoi's head back.
Godoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Godoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godoi moves away.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veainu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!
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