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SYN 917 Joad vs. MacArthur 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 1855 p4p, 3053 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 97 p4p, 166 weight class). Gorge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andermatt 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Gorge misses.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Gorge throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge scores with a jab to the head.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Andermatt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andermatt throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge has hold of one of Andermatt's legs. Andermatt is fighting the takedown attempt but Gorge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andermatt is proving hard to escape from.
Andermatt has Gorge pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge won't allow Andermatt to sweep him here.
Andermatt is pulling down on Gorge's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gorge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorge.
Andermatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorge's head.
Andermatt 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.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorge should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorge misses with a head kick.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Gorge looks to clinch
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Gorge tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Gorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
Gorge clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Gorge gets an underhook and turns Andermatt into the cage.
Andermatt cracks Gorge with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt prevents a body shot from Gorge.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but Gorge blocks with his arms.
Gorge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorge trying to stall but Andermatt improves his position.
Gorge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andermatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gorge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorge trying to land knees to the body.
Andermatt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gorge lands an elbow inside that Andermatt shrugs off.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Gorge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gorge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Gorge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gorge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Andermatt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gorge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.
Gorge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gorge trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Gorge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Gorge lands a damaging elbow.
Gorge blocking some punches.
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Andermatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
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.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorge misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Gorge scores with a punch to the head.
Gorge moves out of range of the body kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Gorge misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge takes the fight into the clinch.
Gorge misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andermatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorge lands a nice elbow.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Gorge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorge misses with an elbow strike.
Gorge missing with knees to the body.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
Andermatt is working Gorge over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Gorge works on Andermatt's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt blocks the elbow strike.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Gorge avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorge's head.
Gorge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a jab.
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but Gorge moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge misses with a head kick.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorge under the eye.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses
and Andermatt counters with a thumping low kick.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorge on the side of the head.
Andermatt moves out of range as Gorge strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Gorge down.
Gorge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Gorge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Gorge's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Andermatt.
Gorge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Gorge throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Andermatt misses
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorge blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorge checks a leg kick nicely.
Gorge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Gorge down.
Gorge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andermatt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gorge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Gorge.
Andermatt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorge.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Andermatt tries a body shot but Gorge blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Gorge controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gorge slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gorge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gorge connects with a leg kick.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andermatt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with an overhand left.
Andermatt throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice cross by Gorge.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Gorge moved away.
Andermatt lands a jab.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gorge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gorge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorge slips a jab from Andermatt.
Gorge throws a big counter head kick but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gorge moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorge sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gorge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gorge lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gorge.
Gorge moves into the clinch.
Andermatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gorge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andermatt after a bit of a struggle.
Gorge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt tries to work over Gorge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Gorge blocking some punches.
Gorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorge has Andermatt pressed against the cage.
Andermatt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorge's face.
Gorge is trying to maintain a safe position but Andermatt gets an underhook and turns Gorge into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gorge.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Gorge.
Gorge is trying to drag Andermatt to the mat but Andermatt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gorge moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt takes a swing at Gorge's ribcage but misses.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge tries to clinch up.
Gorge blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gorge.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Gorge.
Gorge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andermatt cracks Gorge with a nice body shot.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorge controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Gorge.
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Gorge is trying to maintain a safe position but Andermatt gets an underhook and turns Gorge into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gorge scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Gorge avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Andermatt is stalling here.
Andermatt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorge manages to break the clinch.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorge darts in trying to clinch
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Gorge moves out of range easily.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!
A very excited looking Roger Andermatt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 1766 p4p, 1623 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 93 p4p, 87 weight class). Bualuang has chosen y'a tu d'la biere icitte as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Bualuang misses
and Narz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
Narz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narz moves out of range of the body kick from Bualuang.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Bualuang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Narz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bualuang fakes the leg kick and cracks Narz in the body.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
Bualuang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bualuang scores with a nice body kick.
Narz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bualuang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Narz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Narz. That snapped Bualuang's head back.
Bualuang scores with a jab to the body.
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Bualuang drops Narz with a beautiful combination! Narz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bualuang is looking for the KO!
 Narz is rocked!
 It looks like Peter Narz has been cut.
Bualuang shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Narz takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bualuang sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Narz bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anurak Bualuang!
Anurak Bualuang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Athos Knox (ranked 464 p4p, 758 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 77 p4p, 120 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Click Click Boom | Saliva. Athos Knox 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Athos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox missing with a left hand there. The Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Show moves out of range as Knox strikes.
The Show throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
The Show connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Show misses with a right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The Show scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and The Show counters with a beautiful punch that sends Knox to the canvas!
Knox is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Show cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
The Show postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Knox covers up, he's hurt! The Show keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from The Show and the ref steps in to end the fight! The Show can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Athos Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Bangin (ranked 178 p4p, 269 weight class) and Shaquan Woods (ranked 26 p4p, 43 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Izzy Bangin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaquan Woods!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Woods blocks the low kick.
Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bangin.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods throws a front kick aimed at Bangin's knee but Bangin avoids it well.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Woods tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woods throws a low kick, looking for Bangin's leg but Bangin calmly moves out of range.
Bangin lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Woods.
Woods throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods jabs Bangin right on the nose. Bangin blinks but takes it well.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woods works Bangin's body with a nice hook.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bangin.
Woods lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangin's head.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Woods throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Woods does it's job there.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin lands a nice looking body shot.
Woods buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Bangin slips under a jab from Woods.
Crunch! Woods slams his shin into Bangin's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woods motions for Bangin to come forward. Woods throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Woods throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Bangin's side.
Woods misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
Woods plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Woods throws a wild body kick that Bangin sees coming a mile off.
Woods walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bangin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangin blocks the body kick.
Bangin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Woods.
Bangin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bangin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woods defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Bangin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Woods.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Woods feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Woods throws a leg kick
and Bangin counters with a good low kick that Woods was not able to check.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woods swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woods with a jab.
Woods thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bangin if he has to take too many more of those.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head.
Woods lands with a cross.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
Woods scores with a body shot.
Woods misses with a hook.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods slips a jab from Bangin.
Woods scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bangin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bangin.
Woods misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Bangin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Bangin.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods'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.
Woods lands with a right hand.
Woods lands a leg kick that knocks Bangin off balance momentarily.
Woods jabs Bangin right on the nose. Bangin blinks but takes it well.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woods looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woods scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woods feints and then cracks Bangin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangin down.
Woods works Bangin's body with a nice hook.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Woods checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woods attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Woods backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Woods throws a low kick but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Woods throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangin counters with a nice leg kick.
Bangin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bangin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Woods finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Bangin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woods throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Woods throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Woods slips under a jab from Bangin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bangin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Woods checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin jabs at Woods's body.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods cracks a nice hook into Bangin's ribs.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
It looked like Bangin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Woods.
Bangin feints and then cracks Woods's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woods down.
Woods swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a hook.
Woods misses with a leg kick
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Woods off balance momentarily.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Shaquan Woods's cut even more.
Woods throws a chopping leg kick but Bangin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bangin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Woods fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bangin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Woods connects with a solid leg kick.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Woods.
A low kick from Woods is predictable there
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods jabs Bangin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bangin cracks Woods with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangin throws a big shot that misses.
Woods appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Woods with a nice cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Woods scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaquan Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods lands a leg kick that knocks Bangin off balance momentarily.
Bangin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woods lands with a slapping head kick.
Woods fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but Woods saw it coming and moves away.
Woods is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Woods throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bangin doesn't seem bothered though.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Bangin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangin throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Woods throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Bangin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Woods connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bangin scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Woods scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bangin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woods lands a jab to the nose.
Bangin throws a solid leg kick but Woods takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangin.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Woods lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bangin doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woods.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bangin duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin blocks a head kick by Woods.
Woods with a nice calf kick.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Bangin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Woods throws a fast counter high kick but Bangin manages to duck under it in time.
Woods throws a quick inside leg kick.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Woods lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bangin's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Woods, as that shot connected.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Bangin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bangin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Shaquan Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Woods walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Bangin defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woods darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods staying out of range there.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bangin. Bangin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Woods walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bangin checks a leg kick.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bangin half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woods thows a leg kick but Bangin checks it
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods lands with a straight right. Bangin didn't see that one coming.
Woods throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin is looking for a counter combo.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin is looking for a counter combo.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Woods attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaquan Woods's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woods throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Woods misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquan Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquan Woods!
An out of breath Shaquan Woods thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 324 p4p, 574 weight class) and Dempsey ONeill (ranked 49 p4p, 81 weight class). Weismuller comes to the cage accompanied by The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods. On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Weismuller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Weismuller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill moves into the clinch successfully.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
ONeill digs a right hand underneath Weismuller's ribcage. Weismuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Weismuller has ONeill pressed against the cage.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
Weismuller stalling the fight.
ONeill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller stalling against the cage.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ONeill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
ONeill lands a right hand.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
A short right from ONeill.
A nice left hand lands by Weismuller.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
A body shot lands from ONeill.
Weismuller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
ONeill digs a right hand into Weismuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weismuller's gas tank.
ONeill blocks an uppercut.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from ONeill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Weismuller is looking to control ONeill's arms but ONeill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weismuller has his back to the cage.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller stalls.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill 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.
ONeill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.
ONeill tries to clinch but Weismuller is having none of it.
It looked like Weismuller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from ONeill.
ONeill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller slips a jab from ONeill.
Weismuller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeill moves away.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Weismuller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weismuller looks to land a body kick but ONeill moved away.
Nice straight punches there by ONeill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ONeill.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ONeill, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeill.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weismuller lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
ONeill lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Weismuller tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
ONeill presses Weismuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
ONeill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from ONeill.
Weismuller is working ONeill over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
ONeill tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from ONeill.
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!
ONeill works on Weismuller's body with a couple of short punches.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller lands a body punch.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weismuller.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weismuller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from ONeill.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
ONeill misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
ONeill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
ONeill has managed to clinch.
ONeill blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
Weismuller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from ONeill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ONeill lands a body shot.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Weismuller takes a shot to the head.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weismullers head.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
ONeill blocking some punches.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dempsey ONeill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeill or not.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocking some punches.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeill or not.
ONeill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeill working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by ONeill.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ONeill blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dempsey ONeill.
Well ONeill 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
A pretty intense looking Dempsey ONeill took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 83 p4p, 152 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 13 p4p, 25 weight class). Reinikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Viimeinen päivä. Vice has chosen Vice as his entrance music. Artturi Reinikainen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Vice jumps back.
Vice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Reinikainen
and Vice counters with a good low kick that Reinikainen was not able to check.
Vice moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Good exchange - Vice coming out on top.
It looks like Artturi Reinikainen has been cut.
Reinikainen thows a leg kick but Vice checks it
and Vice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen gets the takedown into side control.
Vice is trying to buck Reinikainen off.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vice parries the strikes from Reinikainen easily there. Reinikainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vice to escape.
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!
Vice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vice parries the strikes from Reinikainen easily there. Reinikainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vice to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice sneaks out the side door and pushes Reinikainen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen delivers a nice body kick.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Vice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vice throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinikainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a nice forearm strike.
Vice dodges the ground and pound from Reinikainen.
Vice is trying to buck Reinikainen off.
An elbow from Reinikainen crashes against the mat.
Vice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
Vice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reinikainen connects with a decent elbow.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Vice is trying to buck Reinikainen off.
Reinikainen landing strikes.
Vice tries to escape but Reinikainen is in control.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Vice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reinikainen cracks Vice with a big right hand but Vice just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reinikainen is chipping away with strikes.
Vice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reinikainen connects with a decent elbow.
Reinikainen grinds an elbow into Vice's temple.
Vice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reinikainen is controlling him well.
Reinikainen landing strikes.
Reinikainen is working Vice over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reinikainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Vice wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen drags him back down.
Vice taking a bit of punishment here - Reinikainen scoring with strikes.
Vice is trying to get back to his feet.
Vice on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vice pushes Reinikainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reinikainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Reinikainen looks up at the clock and then as Vice takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reinikainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Reinikainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice is pushing Reinikainen's head away, looking to escape. Reinikainen manages to hold on to the position though.
Reinikainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
Vice bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vice has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Vice throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miami Vice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vice.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Vice is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Vice. Those never looked like landing.
Reinikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vice is looking to escape.
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vice defends it well.
Reinikainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vice is trying to stand up here but Reinikainen is controlling him well.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Vice is trying to stand back up but Reinikainen is controlling him
Reinikainen wants to pass to mount but Vice is defending the position.
Reinikainen stops Vice from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Vice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vice looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Vice taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Vice dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Vice is blocking nicely.
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinikainen prevents Vice from standing back up.
Vice is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vice is looking to escape.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vice's head.
Vice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Vice is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is pressing down on Vice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vice is holding on for now.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vice tries to kick Reinikainen off but Reinikainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Vice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vice is trying to stand up here but Reinikainen is controlling him well.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vice defending well though.
Reinikainen stops Vice from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vice is looking to escape.
Vice manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen with a poor takedown
and Vice counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vice has managed to clinch.
Reinikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Vice.
Vice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vice scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vice slaps away a takedown attempt from Reinikainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vice looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen dives in and scores a takedown into Vice's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reinikainen postures up in Vice's guard and throws a big left but Vice blocks it.
Vice pushes Reinikainen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Vice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vice misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Vice slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
Vice wants to counter with a clinch but Reinikainen pushes him away.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Vice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vice scrambles back to his feet.
Vice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vice forces Reinikainen back against the cage and clinches.
Vice takes a shot to the head.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vice doesn't seem bothered though.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vice's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab by Vice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Reinikainen catches Vice right on the button with a cross.
Reinikainen gets tackled into the cage by Vice. Vice maintains the clinch.
Reinikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vice is pressed up against the cage. Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vice down to the mat. Vice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vice staying out of range there.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vice. That did some damage!
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Vice off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen looks for the body kick but Vice saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
Vice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Vice moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen lands with a nice body kick.
Vice stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws a solid leg kick but Vice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reinikainen.
Vice wants to clinch.
Vice fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Reinikainen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reinikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Vice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vice misses its intended target.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Vice's front leg but catches the back leg as Vice tries to avoid it.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vice is out of range.
Vice moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
Vice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vice scores with a shoulder strike.
Vice swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vice breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Vice checks it.
Vice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Vice checks it.
Despite the aggression on Vice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Vice off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Vice moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen sets himself, and Vice steps forward looking for the clinch! Reinikainen avoids it this time.
A leg kick checked by Reinikainen.
Vice is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Vice avoids them all with ease.
Reinikainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vice manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the body
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Vice moved out of range.
Vice tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reinikainen walks into a jab.
Vice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Vice moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Vice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vice moves out of range of the body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Vice moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice with a nice calf kick.
Vice misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vice tries to clinch up.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Vice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reinikainen. Vice shrugs it off though.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown but Vice sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vice! But no joy.
Vice tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reinikainen - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Vice circles away easily
and Vice counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Vice.
Vice looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vice appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Vice saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vice misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Miami Vice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vice throws a combination that misses
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Vice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reinikainen momentarily.
Reinikainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vice.
Vice throws a leg kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reinikainen shoots in but Vice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reinikainen pushes Vice away with a front kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Reinikainen. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice moves to clinch but Reinikainen breaks away
and Reinikainen counters with a body kick.
Reinikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Vice has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vice's waist but Vice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reinikainen - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Reinikainen coming out on top.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vice.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vice's waist but Vice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side.
Vice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
Reinikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Vice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vice throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Vice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
Vice cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reinikainen decides to pull guard.
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vice throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vice with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reinikainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 100 p4p, 225 weight class) and Gary Sparxx (ranked 17 p4p, 38 weight class). Sparxx has chosen American Psycho- The Misfits 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Sparxx misses with a low kick.
Sparxx lands a leg kick that knocks The Barbarian off balance momentarily.
Sparxx tries to land a body kick
and The Barbarian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Barbarian looks to throw the jab but Sparxx is out of range.
Sparxx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
and The Barbarian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Barbarian drops Sparxx with a huge uppercut! Sparxx drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. The Barbarian is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Barbarian!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor The Barbarian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Gary Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yka Sonni (ranked 37 p4p, 52 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 5 p4p, 9 weight class). Just Whymer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer slips a jab from Sonni.
Sonni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Sonni looks for the body kick but Whymer saw that one coming.
As Sonni backs off Whymer throws a huge counter combo but Sonni manages to avoid it all.
Sonni scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Whymer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonni on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonni.
Whymer looks to throw a body kick
and Sonni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Whymer!
Whymer is trying to buck Sonni off.
Sonni throwing strikes but Whymer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni is letting Whymer control him for a moment.
Sonni is looking to regain half guard here but Whymer keeps moving and retains side control.
Whymer advances nicely into full mount.
Sonni tries to hold on but Whymer pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonni working to try and regain half guard.
Whymer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni wants to hold on but Whymer pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonni can't escape the position.
Sonni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whymer controlling from the full mount.
Whymer is continuing to stall.
Sonni gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Whymer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Whymer wants to stand up but Sonni is controlling the position.
Sonni trying to control here.
Whymer wants to pass to mount but Sonni is defending the position.
Sonni trying to control but Whymer postures up.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sonni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whymer's sensitive parts.
Sonni throws a hook to the side of Whymer's head but Whymer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonni cracks Whymer with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Whymer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sonni throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
Sonni scores with a body shot.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Whymer.
Sonni throwing a counter right hand but Whymer manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Sonni misses.
Whymer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whymer throws a right hand that misses
and Sonni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Whymer!
Sonni wants to take a breather but Whymer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sonni.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni being controlled here momentarily.
Whymer keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer has his hands on Sonni's head, controlling the position.
Whymer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whymer keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Sonni scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sonni throwing strikes but missing.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whymer pulls Sonni in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonni from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Whymer working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
The fighters circling - Whymer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whymer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonni can pounce on him.
Sonni throws a jab but it's blocked by Whymer.
Sonni connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Whymer throws a jab when Sonni was well out of range.
Sonni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Whymer just manages to avoid it.
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni backing away here, and Whymer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks Whymer off balance momentarily.
Just Whymer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whymer unleashes a big counter combination but Sonni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Whymer scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sonni trying to control the action but Whymer is working from the bottom.
Whymer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sonni is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Whymer wants to hold on but Sonni pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonni landing shots from mount.
Whymer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whymer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sonni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni dominated that second 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.
Whymer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Whymer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck for Sonni with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Sonni.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Whymer moved out of range.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Sonni sees coming a mile off.
Yka Sonni is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Whymer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Whymer slips the punch.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Whymer throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Whymer thows a body kick. Sonni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sonni throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
Sonni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonni counters with a nice body shot.
Sonni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whymer can do to turn this around?
Sonni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sonni swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
Sonni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni trying to control the position but Whymer is working away.
Whymer sneaks back into half guard.
Sonni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni wants to work for an arm triangle but Whymer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sonni trying to control the action but Whymer is working from the bottom.
Sonni is looking to stall here but Whymer recovers full guard.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Whymer keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Sonni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonni works the jab nicely.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni throws a head kick but Whymer moves out of range.
Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whymer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whymer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Whymer finds it's target.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Whymer slips a straight right by Sonni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yka Sonni did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Sonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whymer misses with a looping right.
Whymer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Sonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonni. Whymer shrugs it off though.
Whymer misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Sonni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whymer doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Sonni avoids it.
Whymer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni throws a shot to the body.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni blocks a low kick nicely.
Whymer throws a chopping leg kick but Sonni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonni throws a right hand that misses
and Whymer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sonni really felt that one!
Sonni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Whymer counters with an inside leg kick.
Whymer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whymer stuns Sonni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Sonni scoring well with a low kick there.
Whymer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonni is out of range and Whymer settles back down.
Sonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left lands for Whymer.
Whymer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer feints and then cracks Sonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonni down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer cracks Sonni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whymer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni walks into a stiff left hand from Whymer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
Whymer throws a good cross that connects.
Whymer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonni misses with a looping right.
Whymer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Whymer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whymer lands a big right hand that sends Sonni crashing to the mat! Whymer stays standing though and waves Sonni back to his feet!
Sonni is rocked!
Sonni scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whymer.
Whymer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Whymer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whymer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sonni blocks it well.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni tries to clinch up.
Whymer feints a counter leg kick.
Whymer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sonni. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer swings widly with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Whymer is predictable there
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonni misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Whymer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whymer.
Sonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer checks a low kick from Sonni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks Whymer off balance momentarily.
Sonni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whymer on the side of the head.
Sonni checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Whymer takes a step back to recover.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Whymer moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Whymer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whymer unleashes a big counter combination but Sonni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Sonni tries a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whymer takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Sonni connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Whymer moved out of range nicely.
Sonni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whymer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonni lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni throws a right hand that misses
and Whymer counters with an outside leg kick.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
Sonni connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Whymer.
Whymer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonni misses the target.
Sonni swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonni. Sonni gets slowly back to his feet.
Whymer scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Whymer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Whymer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonni lands with a hook. Whymer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whymer.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whymer.
Whymer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni cracks a nice hook into Whymer's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whymer. That's going to slow Sonni down.
That kick from Whymer tenderised Sonni's leg. Sonni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonni misses with a hook.
Sonni clobbers Whymer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
Sonni cracks Whymer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni tries to land a leg kick but Whymer saw it coming and moves away.
Sonni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whymer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Whymer being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yka Sonni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yka Sonni!
Our winner, Yka Sonni, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 84 p4p, 107 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 12 p4p, 19 weight class). Bigg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rocky Top. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner staying out of range there.
Bigg lands a left and a right that send Abner crashing to the mat, dazed. Bigg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bigg misses with a body shot
and Abner counters with a huge head kick that drops Bigg! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 3 p4p, 8 weight class) and Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. MacArthur Ii has chosen Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
We've been informed that MacArthur Ii has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Ii seems unphased.
MacArthur Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacArthur Ii lands with a straight right. Cressbeckler didn't see that one coming.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand right.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler throws a big counter combination but MacArthur Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Ii jabs at Cressbeckler's body.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii tries to land a body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a right and a left that Cressbeckler avoids nicely.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cressbeckler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from MacArthur Ii finds it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler digs a good hook to MacArthur Ii's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cressbeckler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Ii - the referee stops the clock and Cressbeckler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Ii. Cressbeckler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii is predictable there
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick from Cressbeckler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from MacArthur Ii lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
MacArthur Ii misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
MacArthur Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur Ii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cressbeckler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii jabs Cressbeckler right on the nose. Cressbeckler blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cressbeckler scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cressbeckler can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler 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.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii thumps Cressbeckler with a low kick.
Cressbeckler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler moves forwards but MacArthur Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler digs a good hook to MacArthur Ii's body.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Ii sees coming a mile off.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Cressbeckler there.
MacArthur Ii wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cressbeckler blocks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a good low kick that MacArthur Ii was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Cressbeckler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Ii.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii misses
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Cressbeckler ducked under it nicely.
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 Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cressbeckler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Ii blocks a head kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cressbeckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice strike.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii dips to his left and cracks Cressbeckler with an uppercut!
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but MacArthur Ii avoided it.
MacArthur Ii cracks Cressbeckler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cressbeckler avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii thuds his right hand into Cressbeckler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Ii 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with an inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cressbeckler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacArthur Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cressbeckler is able to avoid easily.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii tries a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cressbeckler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Cressbeckler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler is looking to chop away at MacArthur Ii's legs.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cressbeckler throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
Cressbeckler catches MacArthur Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cressbeckler's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a counter combo.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Cressbeckler's front leg with a kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that Cressbeckler semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler throws a poor cross that misses
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - MacArthur Ii coming out on top.
A shot to the body from MacArthur Ii misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab to the head.
Cressbeckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a thumping low kick.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
It seemed like MacArthur Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from MacArthur Ii misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Cressbeckler.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii tried to score with a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii clobbers Cressbeckler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cressbeckler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it well.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
MacArthur Ii thows a leg kick but Cressbeckler checks it
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
As MacArthur Ii backs away, Cressbeckler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cressbeckler blocks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Ii's knee momentarily.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cressbeckler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cressbeckler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a good low kick that MacArthur Ii was not able to check.
Cressbeckler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Cressbeckler.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Cressbeckler off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Ii's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by MacArthur Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler walks into a jab.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from MacArthur Ii tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacArthur Ii throws a one two combo.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii 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.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cressbeckler drops his hands momentarily and MacArthur Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the button.
Cressbeckler takes one on the button.
MacArthur Ii cracks Cressbeckler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Ii checks it well.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a series of wild punches.
MacArthur Ii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Cressbeckler's ribs.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as MacArthur Ii jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii is the new welterweight champion!
Angus MacArthur Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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