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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Green Jones (ranked 24093 p4p, 23294 weight class) and Alak Mouskal (ranked 577 p4p, 599 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hipster playlist. Alak Mouskal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Green Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alak Mouskal!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouskal cracks Jones with a good jab.
Mouskal throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Mouskal misses.
Mouskal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouskal leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mouskal throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouskal. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mouskal.
Mouskal misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Mouskal throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mouskal sprawls and moves away.
Mouskal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mouskal throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Mouskal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouskal misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Mouskal.
Alak Mouskal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouskal throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Mouskal misses.
Mouskal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouskal.
Mouskal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Mouskal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouskal throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mouskal misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mouskal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouskal looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mouskal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mouskal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mouskal jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Mouskal is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Mouskal's guard.
Mouskal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouskal.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Mouskal tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mouskal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mouskal swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Mouskal. That snapped Jones's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mouskal scores with a jab to the body.
Mouskal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouskal.
Mouskal throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Mouskal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mouskal throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Mouskal is quick to defend against it.
Mouskal misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones gets to his feet - Mouskal follows without any prompting.
Mouskal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mouskal scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal throws a big shot that misses.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Mouskal's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones gets to his feet - Mouskal follows without any prompting.
Jones looks for a takedown but Mouskal sprawls well.
Mouskal misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Mouskal working a defensive guard here.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mouskal's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones postures up.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouskal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mouskal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Mouskal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Mouskal does no damage.
Mouskal missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mouskal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Mouskal misses with a two punch combination.
Alak Mouskal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouskal lands with a shot to the body.
Mouskal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouskal looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mouskal.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Mouskal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Mouskal with a good jab.
Mouskal lands a two punch combo.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mouskal. Those never looked like landing.
Mouskal misses with a looping left.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Mouskal.
Mouskal lands a head shot.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouskal.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mouskal.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouskal throws out the jab.
Alak Mouskal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Mouskal, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Mouskal against the cage but Mouskal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal misses with a straight left.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mouskal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Mouskal throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Mouskal throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Mouskal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Mouskal misses with a looping left.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mouskal.
Mouskal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Mouskal throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouskal. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones shoots in and bounces Mouskal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mouskal looking to control.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouskal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mouskal's guard.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Mouskal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mouskal is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Mouskal is trying to control but can't.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Mouskal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alak Mouskal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mouskal misses with a hook.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mouskal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouskal. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mouskal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mouskal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mouskal throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouskal misses the target.
Mouskal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mouskal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Mouskal defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouskal is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mouskal lands with a nice body punch.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones slips under a jab from Mouskal.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Mouskal's guard.
Jones postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushing down on Mouskal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mouskal is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Mouskal is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mouskal to get to his feet.
Mouskal misses with a body shot.
A jab from Mouskal misses.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Mouskal is quick to defend against it.
Mouskal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Mouskal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouskal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouskal.
Mouskal with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouskal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mouskal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Mouskal tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots in but Mouskal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouskal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouskal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouskal.
Green Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alak Mouskal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mouskal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alak Mouskal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mouskal 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alak Mouskal!
In defeat, Green Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost because it's the new trendy thing to do.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Arnason (ranked 6294 p4p, 6317 weight class) and Belle Frost (ranked 626 p4p, 627 weight class). Arnason comes into the arena with Michael Jackson - Off The Wall blaring out of the sound system. Belle Frost acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Belle Frost!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frost's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arnason scores with a jab.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnason pinned against the cage. Arnason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Arnason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Frost.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belle Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
Belle Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnason moves into the clinch.
Arnason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arnason scores with a knee to the head.
Arnason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnason is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arnason landing knees to the body.
A short right from Arnason.
Nice elbow from Arnason.
A nice left hand lands by Arnason.
Arnason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnason after a bit of a struggle.
Arnason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Arnason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnason.
Arnason leaning against his opponent.
Arnason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arnason leaning against his opponent.
Come on Arnason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arnason lands a knee to the head.
 Frost is rocked!
Arnason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnason finish him?
Arnason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arnason jerks Frost's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Frost drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Arnason goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Arnason because Frost was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jeremy Arnason!
A relieved looking Jeremy Arnason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montana Fifty (ranked 24669 p4p, 5374 weight class) and Sindicious Lightning (ranked 640 p4p, 585 weight class). Sindicious Lightning is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Montana Fifty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sindicious Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning rushes Fifty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lightning content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fifty is working for takedown but Lightning is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fifty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fifty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fifty tries to get out of the position.
Lightning would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Fifty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fifty controlling Lightning's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning won't allow Fifty to sweep him here.
Fifty throwing short punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning wants to control from the top but Fifty keeps moving.
Fifty is pulling down on Lightning's head. It's preventing any offense from Lightning, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lightning pushes Fifty up against the cage in a clinch.
Fifty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lightning to keep the fight standing.
Lightning effectively controlling the action here.
Lightning will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fifty up against the cage.
Fifty has had enough of the clinch but Lightning keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Fifty is trying to drag Lightning to the mat but Lightning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montana Fifty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fifty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lightning prevents it.
Lightning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Lightning's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Fifty blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning holds him up against the cage and eventually Fifty drops back down to his feet.
Lightning stops a takedown attempt from Fifty.
Fifty blocks a body shot from Lightning.
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Lightning.
Lightning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lightning stalling in the clinch.
Fifty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fifty, pushing him back against the cage.
Fifty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lightning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lightning slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Fifty avoids the damage to the body.
Fifty slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Lightning.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fifty has Lightning pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lightning manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fifty manages to break the clinch.
Sindicious Lightning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fifty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lightning as he avoids it easily.
Fifty instigates a clinch.
Fifty blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sindicious Lightning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fifty misses with an uppercut. Lightning saw that one coming.
Lightning takes the fight into the clinch.
Fifty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightning just leaning against Fifty, taking a breather.
Lightning stalling the fight.
Fifty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fifty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lightning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fifty pulls Lightning into guard.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Fifty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifty controls Lightning momentarily but Lightning frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fifty keeping moving, preventing Lightning from controlling successfully.
Fifty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fifty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lightning tries to stand but Fifty is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fifty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A shot to the liver by Fifty. Beautiful body shot.
Lightning moves into the clinch.
Fifty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightning content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fifty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lightning smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montana Fifty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightning clinches up with Fifty and pushes him back against the cage.
Lightning has Fifty pressed against the cage.
Fifty misses with some punches.
Lightning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fifty is trying to break the clinch but Lightning has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lightning to work.
Fifty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lightning walks away with a smile on his face. Fifty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lightning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fifty, pushing him back against the cage.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fifty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lightning just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fifty is trying to break free.
Fifty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lightning effectively controlling the action here.
Sindicious Lightning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fifty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fifty is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fifty fails to pull guard.
Lightning stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lightning stalling the fight.
Lightning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fifty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lightning taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning rushes Fifty and presses him up against the cage.
Fifty is trying to break the clinch but Lightning has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sindicious Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lightning takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
Fifty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fifty.
Lightning drives through and clinches with Fifty against the cage.
Lightning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lightning taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning just leaning against Fifty, taking a breather.
Fifty looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lightning prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montana Fifty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning clinches up with Fifty and pushes him back against the cage.
Fifty has had enough of the clinch but Lightning keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Lightning.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning won't allow it.
Lightning keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fifty's efforts to push away.
Lightning throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fifty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fifty is trying to push Lightning away but Lightning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Fifty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lightning walks away with a smile on his face. Fifty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fifty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lightning stalling against the cage.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Fifty tries to pull guard but Lightning won't allow it.
Lightning content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fifty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lightning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lightning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fifty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fifty is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightning gets an underhook and turns Fifty into the cage.
Lightning keeps control of Fifty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lightning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fifty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lightning stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Lightning.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning moves into the clinch.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Fifty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lightning is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lightning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lightning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fifty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lightning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Montana Fifty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sindicious Lightning is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lightning is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lightning avoiding damage as Fifty throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sindicious Lightning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lightning 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sindicious Lightning!
Our winner, Sindicious Lightning, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Rodriguez (ranked 5530 p4p, 6342 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 591 p4p, 639 weight class). Bjorn IronSide has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
215
10 - 7 - 1 |
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33
190
7 - 20 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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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 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IronSide misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
IronSide throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
IronSide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
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!
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
IronSide dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by IronSide.
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but IronSide has taken the fight into the clinch.
IronSide jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with IronSide around his waist. IronSide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've been informed that IronSide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
IronSide walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
IronSide throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
IronSide has taken the fight to the clinch.
IronSide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but IronSide avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but IronSide avoids the punch easily.
IronSide misses with a head kick.
IronSide looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
IronSide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez won't allow IronSide to pass to mount.
IronSide is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time IronSide.
IronSide trying to control the pace.
Rodriguez kicks IronSide off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
IronSide tries to clinch up.
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by IronSide.
IronSide pulls guard successfully.
IronSide is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
IronSide pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
IronSide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
IronSide moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
IronSide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
IronSide moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but IronSide is out of range.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez throws a hook but IronSide blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from IronSide.
Rodriguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for IronSide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from IronSide. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but IronSide uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez sets himself, and IronSide steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriguez avoids it this time.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IronSide.
IronSide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
IronSide blocks an uppercut.
IronSide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
IronSide fails to pull guard.
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
IronSide is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
IronSide drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
IronSide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
IronSide looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IronSide.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IronSide.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. IronSide pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
IronSide wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
IronSide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
IronSide instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break free but IronSide has control.
IronSide has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
IronSide has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IronSide.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IronSide.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IronSide ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
IronSide steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodriguez.
IronSide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
IronSide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
IronSide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and IronSide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IronSide slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. IronSide moves away and avoids it.
Santiago Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide misses with a looping right.
IronSide walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IronSide fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but IronSide slips the punch.
IronSide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from IronSide.
IronSide leaning against his opponent.
IronSide pulls Rodriguez into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
IronSide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez sets himself, and IronSide steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriguez avoids it this time.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
IronSide slips under a jab.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but IronSide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjorn IronSide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a hook but IronSide avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
IronSide forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
IronSide lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
IronSide misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with IronSide around his waist. IronSide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
IronSide stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
IronSide will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on IronSide's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but IronSide won't allow it.
IronSide prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IronSide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
IronSide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
IronSide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to push IronSide away but IronSide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriguez is trying to push IronSide away but IronSide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
IronSide decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
IronSide is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
IronSide tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but IronSide is on him like a limpet, forcing Rodriguez back against the cage.
IronSide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IronSide unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
IronSide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IronSide looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IronSide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
IronSide throws a counter combo.
IronSide has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
IronSide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodriguez.
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!
IronSide darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Rodriguez catches IronSide right on the button with a cross.
IronSide needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
Santiago Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Santiago Rodriguez waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Somchai Saetang (ranked 3622 p4p, 4320 weight class) and Nick Holey (ranked 389 p4p, 441 weight class). Nick Holey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
145
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130
18 - 27 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somchai Saetang !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saetang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saetang rushes Holey and presses him up against the cage.
Holey is trying to break the clinch but Saetang has him pressed against the cage.
Saetang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holey successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saetang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holey is proving hard to escape from.
Holey working for a triangle but Saetang defends it easily.
Saetang is looking to stand up but Holey won't let him.
Saetang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey seems keen to control Saetang 's posture.
Holey has a closed guard, preventing Saetang from standing up.
Holey has Saetang pulled in close to control his posture.
Saetang preventing the sweep.
Saetang is looking to stand up but Holey won't let him.
Saetang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saetang wants to stand and escape but instead Holey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saetang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saetang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holey on the ground.
Holey is looking to take a break and control but Saetang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Saetang .
Holey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holey wants to stand up but Saetang has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Holey controlling the pace.
Saetang wants to get back to full guard.
Holey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holey wants to control but Saetang is keeping him busy.
Holey is thwarting Saetang 's attempts to control the position.
Holey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holey prevents Saetang from improving his position.
Holey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holey is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holey wants to pass to mount but Saetang is defending the position.
Saetang is refusing to be controlled, as Holey sits in half guard.
It looks like Holey is going to stand back up.
Saetang is not content to let Holey control the position.
Holey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saetang is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saetang wants to control but Holey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holey works his way into full mount!
Saetang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Holey looking to control but Saetang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saetang tries to reverse the position but Holey maintains control.
Holey dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holey looking to secure an arm triangle but Saetang defends it well.
BOOM! Holey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Holey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Saetang lands with a kick to the temple. Holey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Saetang clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Holey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holey drags the fight down to the ground.
Saetang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holey's guard.
Holey has control of Saetang 's left arm, preventing Saetang from doing any damage.
Saetang tries to stand but Holey is controlling from the bottom.
Holey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey wants to stand but Saetang is controlling the position.
Saetang wants to stand and escape but instead Holey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saetang is controlling Holey's posture.
Saetang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saetang tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey trying to control but Saetang is working from the bottom.
Saetang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holey wants to stand but Saetang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Saetang wants to control but Holey passes easily into half guard.
Holey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saetang trying to control from the bottom.
Holey wants to stand but Saetang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Holey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saetang defending well though.
Holey is trying to control. Saetang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saetang is looking to control Holey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saetang avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
Holey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Saetang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holey working Saetang over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey wants to stand up but Saetang is controlling the position.
Holey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saetang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nick Holey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saetang is refusing to be controlled, as Holey sits in half guard.
Saetang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holey looking for a guillotine from mount but Saetang is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang is trying desperately to improve position.
Holey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holey looking to secure an arm triangle but Saetang defends it well.
Holey controlling his opponent.
Holey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saetang is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saetang hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Holey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Holey's cut.
That's time! Saetang 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saetang clinches with his opponent.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holey.
Holey avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Holey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saetang keeps control of Holey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holey.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Holey misses with a knee to the head.
Holey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holey throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang landing knees to the head.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holey is defending well for now.
Holey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saetang uses from the top position.
Holey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saetang wants to stand but Holey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holey working a defensive guard here.
Holey has his hands on Saetang 's head, controlling the position.
Saetang wants to get up but he can't break Holey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holey pulls Saetang in close to prevent any damage.
Saetang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holey's guard.
Holey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saetang is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holey trying to keep a closed guard but Saetang is proving a slippery customer.
Holey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holey has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Saetang doesn't defend quickly enough and Holey has managed to lock this one up! Can Saetang escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Holey on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Holey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 2237 p4p, 5348 weight class) and Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 284 p4p, 582 weight class). Buckeye's entrance music is Right above it lil Wayne . A fine choice. Ulfriksson has chosen Hvem Er Hun as his entrance music. Jab Buckeye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Buckeye. That snapped Ulfriksson's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buckeye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buckeye getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Ulfriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ulfriksson ducks right into an uppercut from Buckeye.
Ulfriksson tries to clinch up but Buckeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckeye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ulfriksson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ulfriksson tries to clinch but Buckeye is having none of it.
Buckeye lands with a straight right. Ulfriksson didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulfriksson wants to slow Buckeye down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Buckeye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Buckeye.
Buckeye tests Ulfriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckeye jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ulfriksson throws a body kick that misses
and Buckeye counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Buckeye catches Ulfriksson right on the button with a cross.
Ulfriksson is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Buckeye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ulfriksson doesn't seem phased though.
Ulfriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckeye finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckeye throws out the jab.
Ulfriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ulfriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Buckeye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buckeye with a jab.
Buckeye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buckeye scores with a punch to the head.
Ulfriksson wants to clinch but Buckeye slips to the side
and Buckeye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Ulfriksson misses
letting Buckeye counter with a right hand.
Buckeye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ulfriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckeye is looking to counter punch.
Buckeye connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckeye misses the target.
Ulfriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckeye drops his shoulder and cracks Ulfriksson with a huge uppercut! Ulfriksson goes down! Can Buckeye finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckeye content to stall in guard here.
Buckeye working some strikes from top position.
Buckeye slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ulfriksson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Buckeye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matsuhiro Toryiama (ranked 2381 p4p, 4327 weight class) and Jeremy Scott (ranked 305 p4p, 517 weight class). Toryiama comes to the cage accompanied by Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - Ore wa Tokoton Tomaranai!. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeremy Scott was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matsuhiro Toryiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Scott!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott clinches up against the cage.
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toryiama keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Toryiama.
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toryiama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toryiama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toryiama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toryiama is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Toryiama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toryiama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toryiama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toryiama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toryiama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toryiama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toryiama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toryiama controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott is sitting in close to Toryiama's body. Toryiama has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Scott is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Scott is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Toryiama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matsuhiro Toryiama!
Our winner, Matsuhiro Toryiama, 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.
Jeremy Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'I have been beating alot of contenders while being undersized for the division. This was my last fight under contract might be time to go somewhere that has my weight class. Its time to make the move to 170'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uestus Johnston (ranked 2502 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Alec Harvey (ranked 289 p4p, 270 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. The crowd seem to be enjoying Harvey's choice of entrance music: Lemonade - Yungblud & Denzel Curry. Uestus Johnston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnston slips a straight right by Harvey.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a combination
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey works Johnston's body with a nice hook.
Harvey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harvey stuns Johnston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Harvey.
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey drops his hands momentarily and Johnston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harvey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnston.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Harvey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey misses with a hook
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harvey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnston scores with a jab to the head.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
Harvey takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Johnston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harvey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Harvey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Harvey avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey scores with a hook.
No joy there for Harvey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Johnston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harvey scores with a hook.
Harvey lands a jab.
Harvey throws a one two combo.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Harvey scores with a one two! Johnston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Harvey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnston.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harvey slips under a jab from Johnston.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Harvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnston doesn't seem phased though.
Harvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Harvey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnston under the eye.
Johnston throws a hook but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey throws out a counter right but Johnston avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Harvey misses.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Harvey.
Johnston throws an overhand right that lands on Harvey's shoulder, as Harvey tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
Johnston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
Johnston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harvey tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
Harvey lands an overhand right.
Johnston throws a hook but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Harvey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnston with a body shot.
Harvey lands with a hook. Johnston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harvey swings widly with a right hand
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
Johnston throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
A combination from Harvey does no damage.
Johnston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harvey lands with a good body shot.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Harvey throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston tests Harvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
Harvey throws a leg kick but Johnston moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Harvey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Johnston misses its intended target.
Harvey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
Harvey scores with the left hand. Johnston knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Harvey both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Harvey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnston counters with a left and a right that stings Harvey.
Harvey with a nice cross.
Harvey cracks Johnston with an open hand slap.
Johnston moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
Johnston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnston scrambles back to his feet.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
Johnston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Harvey does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Harvey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harvey throws a good cross that connects.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Harvey.
Harvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnston.
Harvey lands with a right to the head.
Harvey misses with the head strike.
Johnston trying to control the position but instead, Harvey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnston into the cage.
Johnston is looking to control Harvey's arms but Harvey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnston has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnston.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harvey as Johnston tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Harvey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harvey scores with a jab.
Harvey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Johnston throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey sizes up Johnston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Harvey lands.
Harvey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harvey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnston leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Harvey.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harvey is keeping busy.
Johnston just leaning against Harvey, taking a breather.
Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Johnston.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Harvey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harvey misses with a looping right.
Johnston throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey lands a jab.
Harvey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Harvey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harvey works Johnston's body with a nice hook.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range.
Harvey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
Harvey feints a jab promting Johnston to slip. Harvey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harvey scores with a nice strike.
Alec Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvey slips a straight right by Johnston.
Harvey tests Johnston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Harvey does it's job there.
Harvey with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Johnston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnston scrambles back to his feet.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harvey.
Johnston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Johnston.
Harvey takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Harvey cracks Johnston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnston moves out of range of the leg kick from Harvey.
Johnston throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Harvey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harvey misses with the combination.
Johnston throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
Johnston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Johnston.
Nice uppercut there from Harvey.
Harvey misses the body punch
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harvey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnston walks into a straight right hand from Harvey.
Harvey throws a low kick but Johnston moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey throws a hook but Johnston avoids it easily.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harvey tries to clinch up.
Johnston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Johnston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harvey moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey darts in and clinches Johnston up against the cage.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harvey is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harvey as Johnston tries to tie him up.
Johnston can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Johnston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Harvey presses Johnston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnston stalling in the clinch but Harvey improves position.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Harvey scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harvey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey pushes Johnston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harvey pushes Johnston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harvey tries a body shot but Johnston blocks it.
Johnston tries to stall but Harvey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnston trying to control the position but instead, Harvey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnston into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnston tries to stall but Harvey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uestus Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Harvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harvey 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Harvey!
Alec Harvey gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Johnston (ranked 2990 p4p, 3775 weight class) and Leonardo De Vinci (ranked 379 p4p, 467 weight class). Johnston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dacw 'Nghariad. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo De Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
De Vinci thuds his right hand into Johnston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Johnston.
It looks like Leonardo De Vinci has been cut.
De Vinci throws a good cross that connects.
De Vinci walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnston drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! De Vinci swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnston's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo De Vinci!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo De Vinci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Martin Johnston spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 453 p4p, 2657 weight class) and Chito Jacare Salazar (ranked 63 p4p, 307 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chito Jacare Salazar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chito Jacare Salazar !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Kasai jabs at Salazar 's body.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Kasai jabs at Salazar 's body.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salazar moves to clinch but Kasai breaks away
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salazar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves out of range.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salazar 's head backwards.
It looks like Chito Jacare Salazar has been cut.
Kasai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai drops Salazar with a beautiful combination! Salazar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kasai is looking for the KO!
Salazar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai lands with an uppercut that bounces Salazar off the cage and back into range.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salazar back to the cage. Kasai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar is rocked!
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Salazar wants to clinch but Kasai slips to the side
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salazar tries to clinch
and Kasai counters with a huge left! Salazar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kasai isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Salazar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kasai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Keizo Kasai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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