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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Irwin (ranked 2932 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Leg Day (ranked 396 p4p, 262 weight class). Irwin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No More Heroes. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Day!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irwin shoots and misses
and Day counters with a head kick.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Day.
Irwin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Day sprawls and moves away.
Good leg kick by Day.
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Irwin into the cage.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day drops Irwin with a big knee straight up the middle! Irwin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Irwin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin drops his hands momentarily and Day needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Irwin just on the top of the head. Irwin drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Irwin - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leg Day!
A victorious Leg Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shaun Irwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muchy Cartwright (ranked 703 p4p, 3604 weight class) and Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 111 p4p, 462 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Mauled. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Enkhtulga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright avoids the elbow strike from Enkhtulga, against the cage.
Enkhtulga is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Enkhtulga down to the mat. Enkhtulga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enkhtulga is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Enkhtulga circles away and we're back to standing.
Enkhtulga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cartwright shoots in but Enkhtulga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enkhtulga gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright looking to throw knees to the head but Enkhtulga is blocking nicely.
Cartwright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Enkhtulga regains guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Enkhtulga blocks nicely.
Enkhtulga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright is in close to Enkhtulga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Enkhtulga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enkhtulga has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working Enkhtulga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Enkhtulga wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Enkhtulga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cartwright! Enkhtulga is hurt baaadly! Cartwright is firing away with more strikes - Enkhtulga is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muchy Cartwright!
Muchy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Bates (ranked 2163 p4p, 1863 weight class) and Nicholas McDonald (ranked 271 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nicholas McDonald enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
Bates with a poor takedown
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bates with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bates steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonald. That one must have hurt.
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by McDonald.
Bates tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by McDonald.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bates tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates shoots and misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Bates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Bates tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Bates back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bates. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald jabs at Bates's body.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Bates backs away looking to recover.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bates is rocked!
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bates might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald digs a good hook to Bates's body.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald cracks Bates with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bates looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can McDonald finish him?
McDonald jabs Bates to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bates can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McDonald and Bates drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Narloch (ranked 574 p4p, 6145 weight class) and Bo Tsoy (ranked 87 p4p, 612 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Narloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Tsoy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoy missing with a left hand there. Narloch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narloch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bo Tsoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narloch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Narloch drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tsoy right on the button. Tsoy goes down! Narloch follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Narloch gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Narloch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Munhoz (ranked 1420 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Ted Meredith (ranked 190 p4p, 395 weight class). Meredith has chosen Skinny Boys - Skinny (They Can't Get Enough) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alex Munhoz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munhoz dives in for a single leg takedown but Meredith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meredith tries to work over Munhoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meredith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meredith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munhoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Meredith thuds a left hand into Munhoz's body.
Meredith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meredith throws a good cross that connects.
Munhoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meredith misses with a body shot.
Munhoz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meredith defends well and Munhoz ends up having to push Meredith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith manages to break the clinch.
Meredith lands a slapping body shot.
Meredith connects with a jab.
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meredith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Munhoz tries to advance to mount but Meredith denies him.
Munhoz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Munhoz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munhoz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meredith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Munhoz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Munhoz tries for a kimura but Meredith is defending well.
Meredith struggling a bit here.
Meredith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meredith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munhoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Meredith trying to remain calm as Munhoz controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munhoz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Munhoz tries to advance to mount but Meredith denies him.
Munhoz prevents Meredith from escaping the position.
Meredith prevents Munhoz from moving into mount.
Meredith can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meredith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munhoz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Munhoz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Meredith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meredith stops Munhoz from passing to mount.
Meredith tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meredith is not content to let Munhoz control the position.
Meredith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Meredith is trying to escape the mount.
Meredith is controlling an arm, preventing Munhoz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Meredith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Munhoz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munhoz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Meredith is holding on tight.
Meredith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meredith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Meredith is trying to escape the mount but Munhoz keeps good control and instead manages to take Meredith's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Munhoz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munhoz shoots in for a double leg but Meredith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munhoz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meredith throws a combination. Munhoz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meredith lands a jab to the head.
Meredith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munhoz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meredith was covering up waiting for the punch and Munhoz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meredith pulls Munhoz in close to his closed guard and prevents Munhoz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Meredith controls Munhoz momentarily but Munhoz frees himself.
Munhoz slips nicely into half guard.
Munhoz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meredith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munhoz is really struggling to control Meredith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munhoz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munhoz tries to pass to full mount but Meredith defends it.
Alex Munhoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munhoz is working hard here to advance position.
Meredith is looking to control Munhoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meredith avoid being mounted?
Munhoz is looking to advance position but Meredith won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Munhoz seems content to control.
Munhoz passes to side control.
Munhoz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Meredith regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz wants to take a breather but Meredith is having none of it.
Meredith is trying to get back to full guard.
Munhoz trying to control from half guard but Meredith is working away.
Meredith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munhoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meredith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munhoz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meredith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munhoz has managed to get both his arms back between Meredith's legs - danger averted.
Meredith looking to control.
Munhoz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meredith trying to control here.
Munhoz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meredith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munhoz pushing down on Meredith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Munhoz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meredith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munhoz.
Meredith tries to get to full guard but Munhoz has control of the leg.
Munhoz is working for a submission of some sort.
Meredith trying to control but Munhoz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz is looking to advance position but Meredith won't allow it.
Munhoz is keen to just control but Meredith is a slippery customer.
Meredith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Meredith is not content to let Munhoz control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munhoz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meredith working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Munhoz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Meredith scores with a punch to the head.
Meredith blocks a head kick by Munhoz.
Alex Munhoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munhoz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Meredith scores with a four punch combination!
Ted Meredith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown but Meredith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meredith thuds his shin into the meat of Munhoz's side.
Meredith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meredith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meredith scores with a jab. Munhoz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munhoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meredith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meredith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meredith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Meredith as he connects with a hook.
Meredith throws a series of punches but Munhoz avoids them all with ease.
Meredith lands with a right hand.
Meredith scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Meredith misses.
Meredith wants to clinch up but Munhoz keeps it at a distance.
Munhoz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munhoz misses with a body shot.
Meredith tries to clinch but Munhoz moves out of range.
Munhoz tries to counter with a takedown but Meredith is quick to defend against it.
Munhoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meredith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Munhoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meredith lands a jab-cross combination.
Meredith tries to clinch but Munhoz moves out of range.
Meredith blocks a head kick by Munhoz.
Munhoz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meredith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munhoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meredith defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meredith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith sizes up Munhoz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munhoz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meredith works over Munhoz's head and body with a nice combination.
Munhoz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munhoz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munhoz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Munhoz shoots in and drives through. Meredith sprawls well.
Meredith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munhoz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munhoz needs to keep his hands up - Meredith had a free shot at his head there.
Munhoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Munhoz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meredith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munhoz is in Meredith's guard.
Meredith pushes Munhoz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Meredith jabs Munhoz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meredith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meredith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz misses with a takedown attempt - Meredith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Munhoz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meredith did well to prevent Munhoz getting side control.
Meredith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Meredith won't allow Munhoz to pass to mount.
Meredith wants to get back to his feet.
Munhoz trying to pass the guard but Meredith defending well.
Munhoz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ted Meredith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meredith is not a happy chappy
he wants out of there.
Meredith wants to hold on but Munhoz pushes him away.
Munhoz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz moves to the back.
You can see the frustration on Meredith's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Meredith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Munhoz.
Munhoz trying to control.
Munhoz keeps control of the position as Meredith tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munhoz looking for the RNC.
Alex Munhoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munhoz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Meredith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munhoz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Munhoz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shichiroji San (ranked 1538 p4p, 1123 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 229 p4p, 178 weight class). San comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Samurai. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shichiroji San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
San slips under a jab from Hand.
San tries to clinch but Hand moves away
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hand! But no joy.
San is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for San, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from San with a body shot.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
San misses with a left hand
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San tries to clinch up.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hand moves away.
San ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
San tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
San swinging wildly here.
San tries to clinch up but Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
San misses with a body punch
and San takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San darts in and clinches Hand up against the cage.
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!
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hand working hard to break the clinch.
Hand is trying to break free.
Hand tries a body shot but San blocks it.
San lands with a light punch inside.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San scores with a shot to the side of Hand's head.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by San.
Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Hand controls his hands.
Hand misses with the head strike.
Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from San.
San tries to clinch up but Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San is looking to wear down Hand with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hand misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand misses.
San is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from San lands.
San is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
San lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 Hand is rocked!
Hand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San can pounce on him.
Hand is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by San.
Hand seems to have recovered his senses.
Hand tries a body shot but San blocks it.
San throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San backwards.
San working aggressively here.
San lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hand backwards.
A short left from San.
San lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hand backwards.
San has Hand pressed against the cage, preventing Hand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shichiroji San 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.
San cracks Hand on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hand falls backwards against the cage. San follows up with more strikes that drop Hand to his knees. San keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hand! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Gracie (ranked 584 p4p, 546 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 88 p4p, 83 weight class). Nikolay Leonov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Leonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonov scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Leonov misses.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leonov with a hook.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonov, which made it look bad.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracie slips a straight right by Leonov.
Leonov connects with the punch.
Leonov tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Leonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leonov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Leonov as Gracie shoots in.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonov pinned against the cage. Leonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
Leonov is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Leonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leonov is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Leonov lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Leonov is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie moves forwards but Leonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonov sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonov scores with a hook.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonov lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonov works the jab nicely.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonov lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Leonov.
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!
Leonov keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Leonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Leonov tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
James Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Leonov. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
A good leg kick by Leonov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Leonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Our winner, Nikolay Leonov, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Smashy Cartwright (ranked 616 p4p, 199 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 76 p4p, 25 weight class). Cartwright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hammer. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there
and Shoenfeld decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoenfeld stops Cartwright from standing up.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright wants to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoenfeld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoenfeld manages to avoid it.
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shoenfeld being controlled against the cage.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoenfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoenfeld misses with a two punch combination.
Shoenfeld throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoenfeld circles away.
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoenfeld, pushing him back against the cage.
Shoenfeld is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright clinches up with Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage.
Shoenfeld gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoenfeld passes Cartwright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shoenfeld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cartwright tries to kick Shoenfeld off but Shoenfeld keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoenfeld changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cartwright is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Shoenfeld might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shoenfeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Shoenfeld pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shoenfeld misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright clinches with his opponent.
Shoenfeld manages to pull guard.
Cartwright tries to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling from the bottom.
Shoenfeld has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shoenfeld is proving hard to escape from.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shoenfeld's head.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet.
Cartwright trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shoenfeld is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld has a closed guard, preventing Cartwright from standing up.
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.
Shoenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld walks into a straight right hand from Cartwright.
Shoenfeld needs to keep his hands up - Cartwright had a free shot at his head there.
Shoenfeld closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shoenfeld lands in his opponent's guard.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Shoenfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is still trying to improve position.
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Shoenfeld won't let him.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shoenfeld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright is in close to Shoenfeld's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shoenfeld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cartwright is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
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 Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Shoenfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Shoenfeld on that attempt.
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shoenfeld throws a jab when Cartwright was well out of range.
Shoenfeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cartwright's half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Shoenfeld is controlling him well.
Shoenfeld trying to advance position but Cartwright counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brett Shoenfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright wants to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling the position.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cartwright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shoenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright wants to stand but Shoenfeld is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Shoenfeld is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but Shoenfeld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shoenfeld wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Shoenfeld passes to side control.
Cartwright prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but Cartwright denies him.
Cartwright is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Cartwright leaves Shoenfeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shoenfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright jabs Shoenfeld right on the nose. Shoenfeld blinks but takes it well.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Shoenfeld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoenfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it easily.
Shoenfeld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shoenfeld 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld very nearly forgot to thank Pound Town INC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 76 p4p, 260 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 10 p4p, 37 weight class). Epolito's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rowdy/ Bandits. Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Epolito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Cartwright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Cartwright misses
and Epolito counters with a leg kick.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Cartwright.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a lazy body kick
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Cartwright is looking to score with low kicks.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Epolito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Epolito gets a clinch.
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cartwright swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Epolito.
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!
Cartwright throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a jab to the body
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Cartwright. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.
Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epolito.
Cartwright throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Epolito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Epolito doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cartwright lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Epolito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epolito blocks a jab.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cartwright checks it well.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Cartwright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright misses with a combination
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epolito counters with a left and a right that stings Cartwright.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Cartwright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epolito scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cartwright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
and Epolito counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cartwright! He's just covering up as Epolito starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 380 p4p, 303 weight class) and Ottaa Koppia (ranked 59 p4p, 47 weight class). Kohinata Minoru Ii had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottaa Koppia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koppia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Koppia tests Minoru Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Koppia misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minoru Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koppia jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koppia.
Koppia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koppia is rocked!
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!
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppia misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Minoru Ii's head coaches at Certiļ¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Koppia lands.
Koppia takes one to the side of the head.
Koppia is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
Koppia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koppia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Minoru Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koppia swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koppia thinking.
A shot to the body from Koppia misses
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minoru Ii instigates a clinch.
Koppia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Koppia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Koppia blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koppia throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Koppia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Koppia blocks it.
Koppia seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Koppia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koppia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Koppia.
Minoru Ii dips a shoulder and cracks Koppia with a mighty uppercut! Koppia falls back against the cage and Minoru Ii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Koppia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Minoru Ii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A victorious Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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pop
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