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Highland 184 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Sirotek (ranked 5816 p4p, 23654 weight class) and Jayden James (ranked 551 p4p, 603 weight class). Sirotek comes to the cage accompanied by Igraj moja Hrvatska. Jayden James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petr Sirotek's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Sirotek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden James!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirotek shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Sirotek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Sirotek ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
Sirotek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sirotek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sirotek shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Sirotek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Sirotek. 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.
A head kick from Sirotek lands but James takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirotek tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sirotek.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Sirotek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
Sirotek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirotek dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Sirotek's head and hops out.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirotek.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sirotek shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sirotek fails in his attempt to clinch.
James tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sirotek tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
Sirotek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek is breathing heavily.
Sirotek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sirotek trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sirotek into the cage.
Sirotek tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sirotek is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Sirotek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sirotek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sirotek is defended easily by James.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirotek.
Sirotek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sirotek shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petr Sirotek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirotek tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Sirotek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirotek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirotek cracks James with an open hand slap.
Sirotek tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Sirotek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Sirotek persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirotek tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
Sirotek scores with a shot to the body.
Sirotek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sirotek.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirotek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sirotek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Sirotek. Sirotek gets slowly back to his feet.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
Sirotek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirotek throws a head kick that misses.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
A nice combination there by Sirotek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirotek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirotek off to one side.
Sirotek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirotek dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
James looking for a takedown.
James keeps control of Sirotek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sirotek is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Sirotek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Sirotek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sirotek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirotek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but James is tightening it up a little... Sirotek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sirotek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sirotek taps out! Nice BJJ there by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jayden James!
Petr Sirotek spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my family, my friends and my trainers and also my sponsors. I'LL BE BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 3971 p4p, 3298 weight class) and Uga Buga (ranked 417 p4p, 364 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Buga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buga plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Jackson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Jackson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uga Buga!
Uga Buga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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San Yan Chong had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 271.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Daniel Dubois was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 2773 p4p, 2302 weight class) and Mariusz Dominator (ranked 319 p4p, 277 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mariusz Dominator!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen moves forwards but Dominator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tassen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Dominator misses.
Dominator connects with a solid leg kick.
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Tassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tassen throws a big shot that misses.
Dominator throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dominator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassen.
Tassen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dominator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dominator throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dominator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tassen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dominator - the referee stops the clock and Tassen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dominator. Tassen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dominator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dominator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominator.
Dominator staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator clobbers Tassen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominator connects with a solid leg kick.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Dominator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tassen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominator.
Dominator misses the jab.
Dominator is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dominator throws an overhand right that lands on Tassen's shoulder, as Tassen tries to avoid the shot.
Dominator cracks Tassen with an open hand slap.
Dominator misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tassen throws a right hand that Dominator ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominator also avoids with ease.
Dominator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dominator scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tassen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dominator counter with a right hand.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen throws an overhand right that lands on Dominator's shoulder, as Dominator tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dominator.
Dominator has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dominator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen avoids the head kick by Dominator.
Dominator lands with a good body shot.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tassen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dominator. Dominator obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Dominator.
Dominator is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tassen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tassen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tassen blocks a jab.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Tassen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dominator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tassen catches Dominator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dominator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tassen's head backwards.
 Tassen is rocked!
Lee Tassen's cut is getting worse.
Dominator closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tassen out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariusz Dominator!
After winning the bout, Mariusz Dominator thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Young (ranked 1715 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Mo Greene (ranked 218 p4p, 322 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryder Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Greene!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Young misses the jab.
Greene misses with a double jab.
Young takes one on the button.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene misses with an uppercut
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Young.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Young misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Young lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a series of strikes. Greene will be more careful next time no doubt.
 It looks like Mo Greene has been cut.
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young lands a left and a right that send Greene crashing to the mat, dazed. Young thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Young looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a hook
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greene loses concentration momentarily and Young pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Greene crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Young finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontologicus Smiff (ranked 908 p4p, 657 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 127 p4p, 96 weight class). Antti Railio 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deontologicus Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Railio. Beautiful body shot.
Smiff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Railio lands a nice hook to Smiff's body. Smiff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Railio. No joy for Smiff on that attempt.
Smiff lands with a hook. Railio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Railio misses with a looping left.
Donk. Railio catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Smiff lands with a right hand.
Smiff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio cracks Smiff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smiff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Railio finish him?
Smiff is rocked!
It looks like Deontologicus Smiff has been cut.
Smiff throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a crisp right that sends Smiff to the canvas! Railio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A relieved looking Antti Railio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 720 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 104 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skinner.
Shug Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
Green being controlled against the cage.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Green misses.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skinner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Skinner wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green moves away from the strike by Skinner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skinner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skinner.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Green.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner takes the fight into the clinch.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner 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.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skinner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Skinner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green is looking to counter the offense by Skinner and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Green shoots in.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Skinner ducks down to avoid it.
Green shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Green pushes him away.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skinner tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skinner to the ground. Skinner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab.
Green avoids the body shot from Skinner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skinner manages to circle out of the way.
Green misses with a double jab.
Skinner swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Skinner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
Skinner cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skinner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skinner tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skinner to the ground. Skinner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skinner misses with a hook
so Green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Green pushing down on Skinner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Skinner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
Skinner throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skinner.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skinner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Skinner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skinner with a hook.
Green is rocked!
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Skinner misses.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Skinner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Skinner misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green dives in and grabs Skinner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skinner pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Green shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skinner circles away.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skinner lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Skinner rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Green lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
A victorious Shug Skinner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 235 p4p, 350 weight class) and Guilherme Godoi (ranked 36 p4p, 54 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job walks into a straight right hand from Godoi.
Job looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Job trying to control but Godoi is working from the bottom.
Job content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Godoi pulls Job in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Godoi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godoi looking for a sweep. Not yet Godoi, not yet.
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.
Job drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godoi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godoi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godoi!
Job is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Godoi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Job is trying to get back to full guard.
Godoi trying to control the pace.
Job won't allow Godoi to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job gets full guard.
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Godoi postures up.
Job pulls Godoi in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Job is looking for a triangle but Godoi pushes his legs off easily.
Job throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Job throws his legs up looking for a submission but Godoi uses it to pass to side control.
Godoi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Job's shoulder. That is not cool.
Job gets back to half guard.
Job actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Job works his way to full guard. Good work.
Job trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job is looking to cinch up a triangle. Godoi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Job's body to avoid the submission. Job has instead reached around Godoi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Job arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 339 p4p, 424 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 43 p4p, 59 weight class). Kamogawa has chosen The Veer Union - Bitter End 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza gets a double leg takedown into Kamogawa's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Kamogawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azevedo Souza passes Kamogawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamogawa's thigh. Kamogawa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Kamogawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamogawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Kamogawa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kamogawa is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo Souza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azevedo Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kamogawa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kamogawa prevents Azevedo Souza from moving into mount.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamogawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamogawa tries to improve position but can't.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Kamogawa is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza advances to full mount.
Azevedo Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamogawa is holding on tight.
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kamogawa is now in Azevedo Souza's guard. A big mistake from Azevedo Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamogawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza tries to buck Kamogawa off but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamogawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamogawa has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azevedo Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza uses his free foot to push down on Kamogawa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamogawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Azevedo Souza is persistently looking for the submission but Kamogawa is defending it well.
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke but no joy.
Azevedo Souza working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kamogawa's chin but Kamogawa turns very nicely into Azevedo Souza's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamogawa stacks Azevedo Souza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamogawa!
Azevedo Souza is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamogawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamogawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azevedo Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Kamogawa trying to mount his opponent but Azevedo Souza defends it.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Kamogawa is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
A lazy left from Kamogawa finds it's target.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot.
Kamogawa connects with a single shot there.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it well and moves away.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands with a cross.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamogawa throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamogawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamogawa has time to react.
Kamogawa throws a nice looking combination but Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamogawa misses with a wild combination.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamogawa's guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamogawa is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza pushing down on Kamogawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamogawa won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount!
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but Kamogawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamogawa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there.
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle here but Kamogawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azevedo Souza tries to buck Kamogawa off but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep but Kamogawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Miguel Azevedo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position but Kamogawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Azevedo Souza wants to hold on but Kamogawa pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genji Kamogawa.
I think Azevedo Souza 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Quigley (ranked 81 p4p, 152 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 16 p4p, 22 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu takes a swing at Quigley's ribcage but misses.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Quigley's ribs.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Quigley throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quigley, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Quigley lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quigleys head.
I was talking to Quigley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quigley lands a body shot.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Quigley just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Veainu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quigley tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quigley.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Quigley tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Quigley.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Good body shot from Quigley.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quigley tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu tries a body shot but Quigley blocks it.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu is working Quigley over against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Quigley controls the action.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quigley blocking some punches.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley can't break the clinch.
Quigley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Quigley is looking to break free of the clinch but Veainu has double underhooks.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Quigley pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Quigley.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu pushes Quigley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quigley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quigley.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quigley cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veainu tests Quigley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quigley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu drops Quigley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quigley looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.
It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu works Quigley's body with a nice hook.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu misses the body punch
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quigley rather than just go for the knockout.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Quigley's body. Quigley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Quigley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Quigley toppling to the canvas! Quigley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Quigley 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!
Quigley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Quigley limp body while Veainu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!
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FIGHT
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