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WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otso Toivonen (ranked 4529 p4p, 5263 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 158 p4p, 172 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying DJ's choice of entrance music: Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Deontay DJ 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otso Toivonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen moves into the clinch.
Toivonen taking a breather.
Toivonen is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on DJ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DJ working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DJ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ is trying to break free.
DJ can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Toivonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DJ tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing DJ back against the cage.
Toivonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DJ's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ breaks from the clinch.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Toivonen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses DJ's sensitive parts.
DJ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
Toivonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from DJ. Those never looked like landing.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but DJ just manages to avoid it.
Toivonen tries to keep at a distance but DJ has taken the fight into the clinch.
DJ has had enough of the clinch but Toivonen keeps him there for the moment.
Toivonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Toivonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ working hard to break the clinch.
DJ is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toivonen fails to pull guard.
Toivonen tries to pull guard but DJ won't allow it.
DJ wants to break free but Toivonen has control.
Toivonen has DJ pressed against the cage, preventing DJ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DJ tries to break the clinch but Toivonen is controlling the position.
Toivonen keeps control of DJ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DJ stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
DJ stalls.
DJ has had enough of the clinch but Toivonen keeps him there for the moment.
Toivonen slowing the pace effectively.
Toivonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DJ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toivonen controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DJ lands with a left to the head.
DJ breaks from the clinch.
DJ scores with a kick to the midsection.
DJ drops Toivonen with a beautiful combination! Toivonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DJ is looking for the KO!
 Toivonen is rocked!
 It looks like Otso Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen throws a low kick but DJ avoids it.
DJ forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DJ drops Toivonen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Toivonen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Toivonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toivonen keeps control of DJ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DJ is trying to break free.
Toivonen prevents DJ from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay DJ dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DJ throws a series of punches but Toivonen avoids them all with ease.
Toivonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Toivonen stuffs the takedown attempt from DJ. DJ gets slowly back to his feet.
Toivonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DJ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DJ lands a head kick!
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ tries to land a body kick
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DJ pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DJ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toivonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Deontay DJ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DJ has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
DJ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DJ throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DJ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DJ swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but DJ avoided it.
DJ moves out of range of the body kick from Toivonen.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DJ throws a lazy uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DJ's head.
Toivonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DJ is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toivonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DJ misses with a combination
and Toivonen counters with a nice right hand that sends DJ toppling to the canvas! DJ scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Toivonen finish him?!
 DJ is rocked!
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toivonen counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otso Toivonen!
An out of breath Otso Toivonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 5232 p4p, 3232 weight class) and Dominic Trujillo (ranked 165 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trujillo backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
Krieg looks to land a combination but Trujillo avoids it well.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trujillo throws a lazy right hand but Krieg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trujillo dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
Trujillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krieg.
Krieg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trujillo.
Krieg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Krieg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krieg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krieg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
A combination from Krieg does no damage.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
Krieg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trujillo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krieg with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krieg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krieg looks to land a combination but Trujillo avoids it well.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trujillo throws a big shot that misses.
Krieg looks to land a combination but Trujillo avoids it well.
Trujillo throws out a counter right but Krieg avoids it with no problem.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Krieg saw that one coming.
Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krieg.
Krieg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krieg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Krieg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trujillo circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Trujillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo catches Krieg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krieg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trujillo.
Krieg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
Krieg throws a right and a left that Trujillo avoids nicely.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trujillo finds it's way round the side to connect with Krieg's head.
Blitz Krieg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Krieg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krieg misses with a double jab.
Trujillo throws out a counter right but Krieg avoids it with no problem.
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trujillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krieg.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Trujillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Trujillo lands.
Krieg misses with the combination.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Krieg checks it.
Some wild striking there from Krieg.
Krieg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trujillo.
Trujillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krieg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Trujillo avoids them all with ease.
Trujillo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krieg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Trujillo.
Krieg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Trujillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krieg.
Trujillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Krieg throws a right hand that Trujillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Trujillo also avoids with ease.
Krieg fails to land with a series of punches.
Krieg misses with the combination.
Trujillo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krieg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krieg fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Krieg.
Trujillo lands a really nice looking cross but Krieg seems unphased.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Krieg is out of range.
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!
Trujillo dodges the punch combination from Krieg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krieg misses with the combination.
A low kick lands for Trujillo.
A jab from Trujillo misses.
Trujillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krieg.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krieg.
Krieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trujillo.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Krieg moved out of range nicely.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Trujillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krieg needs to keep his hands up - Trujillo had a free shot at his head there.
Trujillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Trujillo avoids them all with ease.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trujillo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krieg!
Krieg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trujillo looks up at the clock and then as Krieg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trujillo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krieg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trujillo has an Americana. Krieg didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Trujillo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Trujillo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Blitz Krieg had this to say: 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hill (ranked 1759 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 49 p4p, 31 weight class). Hanayama has chosen Plan Three - Triggers as his entrance music. Kaoru Hanayama 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoru Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hill.
Hill cracks Hanayama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanayama scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Hill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanayama.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Hill lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill ducks right into an uppercut from Hanayama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanayama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanayama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
Hill looks to clinch
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill is rocked!
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Hanayama slips the punch.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanayama fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hill to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hill looks to clinch but Hanayama throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hill taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kaoru Hanayama!
Our winner, Kaoru Hanayama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauski Mountain (ranked 989 p4p, 1188 weight class) and Hueng Son (ranked 28 p4p, 37 weight class). Hueng Son will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hueng Son!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Mountain sends Son down but not out. Mountain dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Hueng Son has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Son's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Son is trying to control Mountain's posture but Mountain avoids it.
Son holds on to Mountain's head and controls the position momentarily.
Son manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son wants to improve his position but Mountain is controlling well.
Son is doing well to control the position and prevent Mountain from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain controlling the action here.
Son desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mountain stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
A big left from Mountain misses.
A low kick lands for Son.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Son misses the jab.
Mountain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Son misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Son blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Son checks a leg kick.
Son throws the kick towards the body but Mountain avoids it.
Mountain swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
Son steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Son steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Son circles away quickly and effectively.
Son throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Son.
Mountain slips under a jab from Son.
Nice body kick there by Son.
Son looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mountain pushes Son off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Son fails to land the takedown.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Son.
Son lands a lovely overhand right.
Mountain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Son tries a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
Son tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Son misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mountain misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Son.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Son misses with a looping left.
Son avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Son fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mountain checks it well.
Mountain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Son avoids it.
Mountain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Mountain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Son keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Son ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Mountain blocks the body kick.
That kick from Son tenderised Mountain's leg. Mountain is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Son misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Son cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Son's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
Son fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Son moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Son is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mountain with a body shot.
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Son counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Son misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Son throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Son looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Son throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tauski Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain moves forwards but Son connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tauski Mountain's cut is getting worse.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Son thuds his right hand into Mountain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mountain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mountain is rocked!
Tauski Mountain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Son checks a low kick from Mountain.
Son only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oh Mountain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mountain.
Mountain seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Son lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mountain falls backwards - clearly groggy! Son dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hueng Son!
Hueng Son bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 1527 p4p, 1632 weight class) and Bob Barnes (ranked 48 p4p, 46 weight class). Bob Barnes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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11 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kraag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Kraag backing up. Kraag nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Kraag is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes cracks Kraag with an open hand slap.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kraag.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Kraag with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kraag. That did some damage!
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kraag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kraag misses with a straight left.
Kraag backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Kraag.
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Kraag 's knee.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Kraag avoids it with no problem.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
The fighters circling - Kraag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Kraag down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thows a body kick. Kraag tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kraag doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Kraag steps away.
Kraag stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Bob Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Kraag backing up. Kraag nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kraag lands a jab to the head.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Kraag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraag throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Kraag lands an overhand right.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Kraag bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Kraag steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kraag throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands a big right hand that sends Kraag crashing to the mat! Barnes stays standing though and waves Kraag back to his feet!
Kraag is rocked!
Barnes goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barnes goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kraag stumbles back but Barnes runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kraag to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kraag will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Barnes!
Our winner, Bob Barnes, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 1430 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 46 p4p, 37 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit scores with a hook.
Tchusuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Biscuit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
Tchusuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Biscuit. Biscuit gets slowly back to his feet.
Tchusuk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Biscuit throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Biscuit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Biscuit throws a sloppy body shot
and Tchusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchusuk throws out a leg kick but Biscuit moves out of range and Tchusuk only half commits.
Biscuit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tchusuk under the eye.
Tchusuk misses the jab.
Tchusuk throws a lazy body kick
and Biscuit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit walks into a stiff left hand from Tchusuk.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk tries to clinch there but Biscuit circles away.
Biscuit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Biscuit throws a lazy right hand but Tchusuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tchusuk scores with a jab.
Biscuit blocks a jab.
Tchusuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biscuit throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tchusuk. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchusuk loads up on a big right hand but Biscuit slips the punch.
Biscuit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tchusuk rushes Biscuit and presses him up against the cage.
Biscuit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk misses with an elbow over the top.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Tchusuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchusuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk digs a right hand into Biscuit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biscuit's gas tank.
Tchusuk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Biscuit looks winded!
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!
Tchusuk pushes Biscuit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Biscuit 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.
Tchusuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tchusuk thuds a left hand into Biscuit's body.
Jab by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk cracks Biscuit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
Tchusuk looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Biscuit moves out of range of the body kick from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk pushes Biscuit away with a front kick.
Tchusuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tchusuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk lands a nice hook to Biscuit's body. Biscuit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Biscuit avoids it easily.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Biscuit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tchusuk counters with a solid body kick.
Tchusuk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biscuit staying out of range there.
Tchusuk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biscuit in his tracks.
Biscuit is rocked!
The cut above Schmorgen Biscuit's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Biscuit drops his hands momentarily. Tchusuk doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Biscuit staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Biscuit doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Tchusuk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 1844 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Albert Pulkkinen (ranked 62 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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235
22 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Ship counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pulkkinen is controlling Ship's posture.
Pulkkinen wants to stand but Ship is controlling the position.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Ship controlling him for the moment.
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pulkkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ship is one step ahead there.
Ship is fighting to break Pulkkinen's control of his arms but Pulkkinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen is trying to keep Ship in close.
Ship looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship is working hard here to advance position.
Pulkkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulkkinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard.
Pulkkinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ship has wrist control.
Ship might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
Pulkkinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ship's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pulkkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulkkinen throws an elbow that misses. Ship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pulkkinen's guard. Nice move by Ship!
Ship wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulkkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ship has Pulkkinen in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pulkkinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ship is looking for a triangle but Pulkkinen pushes his legs off easily.
Ship is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulkkinen defends well.
Pulkkinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pulkkinen postures up in Ship's guard and throws a big left but Ship blocks it.
Pulkkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
Ship working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulkkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulkkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ship looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulkkinen passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ship shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Ship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship tries to clinch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Pulkkinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ship to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Ship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ship won't allow Pulkkinen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard here.
Ship looking to pass the guard.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pulkkinen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pulkkinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard here.
Ship stopping the sweep attempt from Pulkkinen.
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulkkinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pulkkinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Pulkkinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
My spies in Deep waters inform me that Pulkkinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ship manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pulkkinen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pulkkinen is trying to control but can't.
Pulkkinen is holding on to half guard well.
Ship 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.
Ship is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pulkkinen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship prevents Pulkkinen from improving his position.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship postures up.
Ship is looking for a kimura but Pulkkinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship postures up.
Pulkkinen wants to get back to his feet.
Ship is trying to work for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Ship is looking for a kimura but Pulkkinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
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.
Ship 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.
Ship is working for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Pulkkinen wants to improve his position but Ship is controlling well.
Pulkkinen moves into full guard.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Ship controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ship.
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 Roman Ship will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ship bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Ship throws a head kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch
and Ship counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ship.
Pulkkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen advances position into side control!
Pulkkinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ship prevents Pulkkinen from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ship is looking for a sweep.
Pulkkinen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ship dodges the ground and pound from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working the ground and pound but Ship is defending the strikes.
Pulkkinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ship sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulkkinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pulkkinen seems to be working for a kimura but Ship defends the submission attempt.
Roman Ship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulkkinen pulls his head out easily.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Ship is keeping him busy.
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Ship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ship thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ship slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen feints a jab promting Ship to slip. Pulkkinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ship slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Ship blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Ship down.
Ship misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ship misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Ship feinted with a counter takedown.
Ship moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Pulkkinen!
A victorious Albert Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 1028 p4p, 927 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 29 p4p, 29 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Shabazz moved out of range.
Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shabazz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lemieux did well to prevent Shabazz getting side control.
Lemieux has one foot on Shabazz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Lemieux.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux has Shabazz pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemieux throws an elbow but misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemieux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz lands a shot to the body.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux taking a breather.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges.
Lemieux looks winded!
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabazz's elbow.
Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lemieux is defending well for now.
Shabazz pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
Shabazz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemieux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Shabazz jumps into guard, dragging Lemieux to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Lemieux postures up.
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Shabazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shabazz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lemieux has Shabazz in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabazz looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shabazz throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Shabazz is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux wants to control but Shabazz passes easily into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to stand back up but Shabazz is controlling him
Shabazz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shabazz.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shabazz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Shabazz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Shabazz.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Shabazz keeps him under control.
Lemieux trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lemieux taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz 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.
Lemieux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lemieux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabazz shoots in but Lemieux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shabazz drops Lemieux with a right and a left! Shabazz comes rushing in but Lemieux regains his composure and manages to keep Shabazz in guard.
Lemieux is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shabazz controls the pace.
Lemieux manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shabazz is keeping busy.
Shabazz lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux is pressed up against the cage. Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabazz misses with the combination.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lemieux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Shabazz avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Shabazz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shabazz is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Shabazz postures up.
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabazz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shabazz wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.
Shabazz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shabazz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shabazz decides to stand back up.
Shabazz misses the jab.
Shabazz lands with a cross.
Shabazz slips a jab from Lemieux.
Shabazz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lemieux defends well and Shabazz ends up having to push Lemieux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lemieux.
A short left from Lemieux.
Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Shabazz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Lemieux gets through Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemieux throws an elbow but misses.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux gets through Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Lemieux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemieux avoids it.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vincent Lemieux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
It looked like Shabazz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Shabazz shakes him off and moves away.
Lemieux takes one to the chin there.
Lemieux works Shabazz's body with a nice hook.
Shabazz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemieux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Shabazz sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Shabazz avoids it this time.
Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shabazz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Shabazz moved out of range.
Lemieux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabazz.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux has Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemieux misses with an elbow strike.
Shabazz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lemieux is trying to keep an underhook but Shabazz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux seems keen to control Shabazz's posture.
Shabazz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemieux doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shabazz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux gets to his feet - Shabazz follows without any prompting.
Lemieux avoids a kick to the body.
Shabazz shoots in but Lemieux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Shabazz sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Shabazz avoids it this time.
Lemieux scores with a nice right hand.
Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Shabazz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lemieux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shabazz's brow.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Shabazz.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux lands an elbow that stopped Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Rahim Shabazz has been cut.
Shabazz blocking some punches.
Lemieux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lemieux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lemieux!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 670 p4p, 932 weight class) and Luka Marka (ranked 19 p4p, 25 weight class). Honda comes into the arena with E. Honda Stage Theme Extended blaring out of the sound system. Marka has chosen HADES as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Marka!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda throws a looping overhand right but Marka ducks down to avoid it.
Honda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Honda tries to land a front kick but Marka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marka preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda is looking to sweep but instead, Marka has passed into half guard.
Marka controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Marka slows the pace down in half guard.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Marka has control of the leg.
Marka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Honda is trying to control the position but Marka postures up.
Marka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Honda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marka's guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Marka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Marka is retaining full guard.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Marka pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage.
Honda is looking to pass into half guard but Marka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marka is in guard.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda wants to sweep here but Marka controlling him for the moment.
Honda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marka has picked Honda up and slammed him! Honda can't keep hold of the triangle and Marka manages to pass to side control!
Marka trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Marka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Honda shoots in and drives through. Marka sprawls well.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Edmond Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda works the jab nicely.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda.
Honda throws a head kick that misses
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda won't be happy with that.
Honda is looking for a sweep.
Marka just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda can't do much from the bottom here.
Honda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda regains half guard.
Marka controlling the pace.
Honda wants to improve his position but Marka is controlling well.
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.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Honda misses with a straight left.
Marka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honda defends it well.
Honda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda scores with a head kick. Marka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Honda tries to counter with a takedown but Marka is quick to defend against it.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Marka shows good takedown defense.
Marka with the counter takedown but Honda avoids it easily.
Honda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick
and Marka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Honda has his foot on Marka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marka works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marka stays in close to Honda's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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 Edmond Honda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Honda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marka lands an overhand right.
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Marka.
Marka keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Marka is pulling down on Honda's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
Honda moves into full mount! Marka won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda throwing strikes here but Marka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marka is trying desperately to improve position.
Marka tries to hold on but Honda postures up.
Honda is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Marka goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Honda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A very excited looking Edmond Honda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 296 p4p, 364 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 8 p4p, 9 weight class). McDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Sharma misses.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
I was talking to McDonald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
McDonald will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharma is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharma is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald stops Sharma from getting back to his feet.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharma defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is trying to control. Sharma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharma is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Sharma has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Sharma won't allow it.
Sharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharma defending well though.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sharma tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sharma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Sharma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sharma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald stalling.
Sharma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
McDonald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald jumps guard but Sharma stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharma looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Sharma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sharma can turn it around.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Sharma trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharma manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Sharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sharma controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Sharma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharma is controlling McDonald's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald sizes up Sharma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharma off the cage and back into range.
Sharma gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McDonald gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sharma is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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