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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mith (ranked 3957 p4p, 5320 weight class) and Larry Lungfish (ranked 474 p4p, 540 weight class). Larry Lungfish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Mith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Lungfish!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lungfish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Larry Lungfish has been cut.
Lungfish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lungfish swings for the body but Mith moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lungfish swings for the body but Mith moves out of range.
Lungfish digs a good hook to Mith's body.
Lungfish gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lungfish has his feet on Mith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lungfish tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lungfish trying to get back to his feet but Mith is in full control for now.
Mith working for a choke but Lungfish is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mith punches the canvas rather than the man.
The referee is taking a good look at Lungfish as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mith!
What can Lungfish do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lungfish is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lungfish is keeping busy.
Lungfish is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mith looking for the choke but no joy.
Mith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungfish staying busy and making it hard for Mith to control.
Mith has good solid back control here.
Mith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mith thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lungfish trying to get back to his feet but Mith is in full control for now.
Mith working for a choke but Lungfish is defending well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lungfish covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mith controlling the position well here. Lungfish rolled but Mith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lungfish has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mith keeps control of the position easily here as Lungfish tries to buck him off.
Mith misses with a punch to the head.
Lungfish is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mith.
Lungfish is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mith trying to control.
Lungfish trying to get back to his feet but Mith is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungfish is keeping busy.
Lungfish is covering up but some of the strikes from Mith are getting through and doing damage.
Lungfish is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mith is landing with strikes. Lungfish can't take much more of this.
Mith misses with an elbow to the head.
Lungfish is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mith is riding his opponent, not letting Lungfish buck him off.
Lungfish wants to get back to his feet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mith. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mith has good solid back control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lungfish trying to get back to his feet but Mith is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lungfish's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lungfish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mith digs a good body shot into Lungfish's ribs.
Mith thuds a left hand into Lungfish's body.
Lungfish blocks a jab.
Mith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lungfish doesn't seem bothered though.
Mith cracks Lungfish with an open hand slap.
Lungfish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lungfish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mith's corner calls for a 1-2. Mith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mith misses with a straight right.
Mith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larry Lungfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mith lands with an overhand left.
 Lungfish is rocked!
Lungfish is breathing heavily.
Mith cracks Lungfish with a hook to the temple - Lungfish is on wobbly legs here! Mith swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lungfish falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mith wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Mith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 3506 p4p, 3959 weight class) and Akira Tatsumoto (ranked 454 p4p, 502 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akira Tatsumoto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsumoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatsumoto has managed to clinch.
Tatsumoto working Tonioli over with knees to the body.
Tonioli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tonioli pushes Tatsumoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonioli.
Tonioli working aggressively here.
Tonioli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tatsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli stalls.
Tonioli blocks an elbow strike.
Tonioli slows down the pace here.
Tatsumoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonioli gets through Tatsumoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsumoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli can't find room to land a body shot as Tatsumoto controls the action.
Tatsumoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonioli avoids it.
Tonioli dodges an elbow strike from Tatsumoto.
Tonioli misses with a body punch.
Tatsumoto prevents a body shot from Tonioli.
Tonioli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tatsumoto misses with a body punch.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Tatsumoto avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Tatsumoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonioli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatsumoto misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsumoto lands an elbow inside that Tonioli shrugs off.
 It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Tonioli has Tatsumoto pushed against the cage.
Tatsumoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tonioli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonioli is leaning against Tatsumoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Tatsumoto avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Tonioli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonioli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatsumoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tatsumoto tries to work over Tonioli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonioli misses with a body punch.
Tatsumoto lands with a short punch 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!
Tatsumoto misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonioli.
Tonioli lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tatsumoto.
Tatsumoto landing knees to the head.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Tatsumoto avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Tatsumoto trying to land knees to the body.
Tatsumoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tonioli lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Tonioli blocks an elbow strike from Tatsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatsumoto looking to throw knees to the head but Tonioli is blocking nicely.
Tatsumoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Tatsumoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli cracks Tatsumoto with a nice body shot.
Tatsumoto prevents a body shot from Tonioli.
Tatsumoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Tonioli blocks the elbow strike.
Tatsumoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Tatsumoto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tonioli scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatsumoto.
Tonioli lands with a left to the head.
Tatsumoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatsumoto backwards.
A short right from Tonioli on the inside.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatsumoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonioli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tonioli struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatsumoto controls his hands.
Tonioli lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsumoto tries to land a knee to the head but Tonioli blocks with his arms.
Tonioli wants to stall.
Tonioli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatsumoto lands an elbow just above Tonioli 's eye.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonioli avoids a wild elbow strike from Tatsumoto.
Tonioli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatsumoto lands a knee to the head.
Tonioli dodges an elbow strike from Tatsumoto.
Tonioli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonioli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike.
Tonioli avoids the elbow strike from Tatsumoto, against the cage.
Tonioli throws a head punch that misses.
Tonioli slows down the pace here.
Tonioli scores with a shot to the side of Tatsumoto's head.
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 Vinicius Tonioli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tatsumoto scores with a nice strike.
Tatsumoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonioli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tonioli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonioli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonioli.
Tatsumoto looks to land a combination but Tonioli avoids it well.
Tatsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and Tonioli moves out of range easily.
Tatsumoto clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatsumoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonioli is defending well for now.
Tonioli lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonioli.
Tonioli misses with a body punch.
Tonioli tries a body shot but Tatsumoto blocks it.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsumoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatsumoto blocks a body shot from Tonioli.
Tatsumoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatsumoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatsumoto misses with a knee to the head.
Tonioli digs a right hand underneath Tatsumoto's ribcage. Tatsumoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatsumoto is breathing heavily.
Tonioli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatsumoto's elbow.
Tonioli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonioli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tatsumoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonioli dodges an elbow strike from Tatsumoto.
Tatsumoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonioli avoids it.
Tonioli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tatsumoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonioli's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Tonioli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonioli lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsumoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonioli avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonioli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonioli tries to work over Tatsumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonioli lands with a right to the head.
Tonioli is working Tatsumoto over against the cage.
Tonioli avoids the elbow strike from Tatsumoto, against the cage.
Tatsumoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Tonioli scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatsumoto is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Tonioli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatsumoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonioli finish him?
Tatsumoto misses with an elbow strike.
Tatsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatsumoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonioli avoids it.
Tonioli stalls.
Tonioli lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Tonioli.
Tonioli presses Tatsumoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tonioli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vinicius Tonioli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonioli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatsumoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonioli is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonioli.
Tonioli slowing the pace effectively.
Tonioli 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.
Tonioli pushes Tatsumoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatsumoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli pushes Tatsumoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonioli has Tatsumoto pushed against the cage.
Tatsumoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tonioli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tonioli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Tatsumoto.
Vinicius Tonioli's cut is getting worse.
Tonioli lands a body punch.
Tatsumoto seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Tonioli as the two fighters clinch.
Tonioli is working Tatsumoto over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tonioli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tatsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tonioli.
Tatsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Tonioli.
Tonioli is working Tatsumoto over against the cage.
Tonioli digs a right hand into Tatsumoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatsumoto's gas tank.
Tonioli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatsumoto.
Tonioli pushes Tatsumoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tonioli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonioli is working Tatsumoto over against the cage.
A short left from Tonioli.
Tonioli digs a right hand into Tatsumoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatsumoto's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonioli.
A nice left hand lands by Tonioli.
Tonioli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonioli lands with a right to the head.
Tonioli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tonioli cracks Tatsumoto with a nice body shot.
Tonioli pushes Tatsumoto against the cage. Tonioli is working some dirty boxing. Tonioli pushes off with a quick right hook! Tatsumoto goes down! Tatsumoto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tonioli moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Koloa (ranked 3034 p4p, 2812 weight class) and Jan Zajac (ranked 403 p4p, 378 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Koloa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Zajac!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloa shoots in looking for a takedown. Zajac tries to sprawl out of it but Koloa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zajac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zajac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koloa is defended easily by Zajac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloa gets the takedown into side control.
Zajac has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koloa trying to control the position but Zajac is working away.
Zajac wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Koloa is looking to take a break and control but Zajac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koloa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zajac down.
Zajac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koloa off and has taken his back!
Koloa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zajac's guard. Nice work there by Koloa.
Koloa distracts Zajac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koloa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zajac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koloa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zajac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koloa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koloa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zajac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koloa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koloa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koloa landing with the ground and pound.
Koloa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zajac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zajac looking for a guillotine here but Koloa defends easily.
Koloa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Koloa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zajac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koloa defends well.
Zajac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zajac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koloa defends it easily.
Koloa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zajac's head.
Koloa landing some decent shots from guard.
Koloa cracks Zajac with a solid left hand.
Koloa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zajac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koloa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koloa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zajac's head.
Koloa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koloa works over Zajac with some ground and pound from guard.
Koloa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koloa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zajac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koloa defends it easily.
Zajac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koloa is aware though and is defending well.
Koloa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zajac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koloa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zajac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koloa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zajac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koloa working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koloa working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Koloa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Koloa shoots in and drives through. Zajac sprawls well.
Koloa misses with a takedown attempt - Zajac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zajac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koloa moves into the clinch.
Koloa manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Koloa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koloa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koloa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloa pushes down on Zajac's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koloa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zajac can do to turn this around?
Zajac trying to control here.
Zajac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zajac has hold of Koloa's hands but Koloa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Koloa.
Koloa blocks the strikes from Zajac.
Koloa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koloa content to control rather than advance.
Koloa working Zajac over with strikes.
Zajac is looking for a sweep. Koloa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koloa moves into full mount! Zajac won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koloa landing strikes from the mount.
Koloa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Koloa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zajac is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koloa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zajac?
Koloa scoring with strikes but Zajac is staying in there.
Zajac tries to hold on but Koloa pushes him away.
Koloa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zajac is rocked!
Koloa lands a big shot to the head and Zajac winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Koloa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 1417 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 194 p4p, 261 weight class). Jarkko Ahola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Ahola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola scores with a jab. Sparr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Sparr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparr at a distance.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Ahola finds it's way through Sparr's defenses.
Roger Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Sparr throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Sparr moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sparr gets tackled into the cage by Ahola. Ahola maintains the clinch.
Sparr's coach down at LAFC Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sparr is rocked!
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Sparr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
Ahola dips a shoulder and cracks Sparr with a mighty uppercut! Sparr falls back against the cage and Ahola unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sparr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ahola screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
Our winner, Jarkko Ahola, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 823 p4p, 1355 weight class) and Johnny Saigon (ranked 111 p4p, 184 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saigon's choice of entrance music: Run through the jungle. Johnny Saigon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ludwig Lachmann's chin.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saigon leaves Lachmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saigon.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lachmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saigon to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon swings for the body but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saigon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon takes a swing at Lachmann's ribcage but misses.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
Lachmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saigon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Saigon throws a right hand that Lachmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Lachmann also avoids with ease.
Lachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saigon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saigon is trying to control the position but Lachmann postures up.
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lachmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saigon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lachmann, into his guard.
Lachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann looking for subs off his back but Saigon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saigon content to control rather than advance.
Lachmann trying to control from the bottom.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon is controlling the pace.
Saigon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon trying to mount his opponent but Lachmann defends it.
Saigon is looking for a kimura but Lachmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saigon to get the leverage.
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
Saigon wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Saigon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lachmann is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saigon.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lachmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Lachmann's body.
Lachmann just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Saigon misses.
A slow jab from Lachmann misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lachmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lachmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saigon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lachmann somewhat.
Lachmann misses with a takedown
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a good, hard body kick but Lachmann shrugs it off.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lachmann's hands.
Lachmann fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lachmann fails with the takedown.
Saigon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lachmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lachmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Lachmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
Lachmann takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Lachmann ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Saigon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lachmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saigon throws a counter combo.
Saigon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Saigon to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saigon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saigon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lachmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saigon walks away with a smile on his face. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saigon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lachmann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saigon counters with a left to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon connects with a right hand. Lachmann shakes it off.
Lachmann swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Lachmann is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Saigon feints and then cracks Lachmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lachmann down.
Lachmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Lachmann backing up. Lachmann nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon looks to land a left hand but Lachmann moved out of range nicely.
Saigon misses with a double jab.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Lachmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Lachmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Saigon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saigon has closed the distance and engaged Lachmann in a clinch.
Saigon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saigon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Lachmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lachmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saigon pinned against the cage. Saigon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Saigon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lachmann's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann fails with the takedown
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon digs a good hook to Lachmann's body.
Saigon throws a head kick but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Lachmann shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lachmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Lachmann misses
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saigon.
Saigon moves out of range as Lachmann strikes.
Lachmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saigon misses with a body kick.
Saigon slips a jab from Lachmann.
Lachmann moves out of range as Saigon throws a body kick.
Lachmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lachmann backs off Saigon throws a huge counter combo but Lachmann manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon lands the left hand.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Saigon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lachmann with a body shot.
Lachmann goes for a double leg but Saigon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saigon continues to drive forward.
Saigon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Lachmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saigon smiles and moves away.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saigon as he avoids it easily.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lachmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Lachmann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lachmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lachmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has Lachmann pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnny Saigon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position.
Lachmann is pushing down on Saigon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saigon is fighting to maintain full guard but Lachmann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lachmann is thwarting Saigon's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Saigon pulls Lachmann in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saigon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
After the fight, Johnny Saigon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 737 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 119 p4p, 152 weight class). Bradley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sudbury Saturday Night. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
Bradley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Bradley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Bradley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
Sakuraba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradley with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bradley.
Bradley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Bradley there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley scoring well with a low kick there.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
Sakuraba feints the counter takedown.
Bradley throws a shot to the body.
Bradley wants to land a leg kick but Sakuraba is out of range.
Sakuraba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
Sakuraba shoots in but Bradley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuraba.
Bradley misses with a low kick.
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradley throws a big shot that misses.
And Sakuraba tries to counter it with a takedown but Bradley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bradley thuds a left hand into Sakuraba's body.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley scores with a nice head shot.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bradley connects with a leg kick.
Sakuraba moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
Sakuraba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bradley defends it well.
Bradley misses with a kick to the body.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
Bradley throws a big shot that misses.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradley.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bradley connects with a leg kick.
Bradley throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bradley scoring well with a low kick there.
Bradley tries to score with a low kick but Sakuraba moves his leg out of the way.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba walks into a jab.
Sakuraba doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Bradley is looking to score with low kicks.
And Sakuraba tries to counter it with a takedown but Bradley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is looking to slow Sakuraba down with leg kicks.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Bradley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Bradley misses.
Sakuraba instigates a clinch.
Bradley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradley to keep the fight standing.
Bradley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bradley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Bradley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Derrick Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Bradley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bradley pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bradley.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba gets control of Bradley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sakuraba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bradley looking to pass the guard.
Bradley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradley is aware though and is defending well.
Bradley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bradley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bradley defends it easily.
Bradley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradley defends well.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Bradley defends easily.
Sakuraba being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Sakuraba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bradley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuraba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bradley defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuraba was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Bradley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bradley finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakuraba's head.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown
and Bradley counters with a nice right hand that sends Sakuraba toppling to the canvas! Sakuraba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bradley finish him?!
Sakuraba is rocked!
Derrick Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Bradley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradley.
Sakuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakuraba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bradley defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but Bradley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bradley continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as Bradley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Bradley avoids it easily.
Derrick Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuraba gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bradley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Sakuraba wakes up just in time to hear Bradley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
A victorious Derrick Bradley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 602 p4p, 532 weight class) and Catchy Cartwright (ranked 91 p4p, 64 weight class). Kamogawa comes to the cage accompanied by The Veer Union - Bitter End. Cartwright has chosen Spiders as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamogawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
Kamogawa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamogawa has wrist control.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up in Kamogawa's guard and throws a big left but Kamogawa blocks it.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamogawa is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamogawa is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamogawa's head.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kamogawa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Catchy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 148 p4p, 346 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 22 p4p, 49 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Late is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Job's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Late can do anything to dispel that myth.
Job preventing the sweep.
Late wants to stand up but Job is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Late.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job is working Late over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Job scoring with some ground and pound.
Job is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Late works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job stays in close to Late's body and controls the position.
Job lands a couple of digs.
Job trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Job drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Late dives on top into guard.
Late not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late being controlled here momentarily.
Late must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Late trying to stand up but can't free himself from Job's guard.
Job being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Late would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Late got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Late has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Job keeping full guard, as Late tries to pass.
Late is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Job seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Late really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Late content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Job has locked up a guillotine! Job's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Late is holding on here and Job must be using up a lot of energy. Late has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Job gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 233 p4p, 990 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 35 p4p, 141 weight class). Pjetlic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Legend. Maro Pjetlic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Pjetlic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
A jab from Veainu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pjetlic! But no joy.
Pjetlic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pjetlic throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pjetlic under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Veainu lands.
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pjetlic sprawling to the canvas! Pjetlic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?!
It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
Veainu cracks Pjetlic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Pjetlic moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Pjetlic slips the punch.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Pjetlic is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Pjetlic's head but Pjetlic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pjetlic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Pjetlic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Pjetlic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Pjetlic's defenses.
Pjetlic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Veainu.
Good exchange - Veainu coming out on top.
Veainu throws the left hand but Pjetlic avoids the punch easily.
Pjetlic lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pjetlic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veainu lands a jab to Pjetlic's midsection.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Pjetlic is just out of range.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic throws a counter combo.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu cracks Pjetlic with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Pjetlic's cut.
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.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pjetlic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Pjetlic ducks down to avoid it.
Pjetlic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Pjetlic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Pjetlic moves away and avoids it.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pjetlic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pjetlic can do to turn this around?
Pjetlic avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Pjetlic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Pjetlic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pjetlic walks into a stiff left hand from Veainu.
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!
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Pjetlic's shoulder, as Pjetlic tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu connects with the punch.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pjetlic was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu takes a swing at Pjetlic's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pjetlic counter with a right hand.
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pjetlic lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooh!!! Pjetlic has knocked Veainu down with a huge combo! Pjetlic steps away and waves a wobbly Veainu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pjetlic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Pjetlic avoids them all with ease.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pjetlic to counter with a crisp jab.
 Veainu is rocked!
Pjetlic slips under a jab from Veainu.
Oh Veainu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pjetlic scores with a body shot.
Veainu seems to have got his legs back now.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pjetlic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pjetlic walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Pjetlic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Pjetlic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Veainu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pjetlic backs up against the cage.
Pjetlic scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pjetlic cracks Veainu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Veainu falls backwards against the cage. Pjetlic follows up with more strikes that drop Veainu to his knees. Pjetlic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Veainu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
A victorious Maro Pjetlic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 17 p4p, 92 weight class) and Adam Shalashaska (ranked 3 p4p, 17 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by The Stockton Slap Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Shalashaska ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz throws a jab when Shalashaska was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shalashaska has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a head kick.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shalashaska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalashaska feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Shalashaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Shalashaska.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Shalashaska connects with a solid leg kick.
Shalashaska slips a straight right by Diaz.
Shalashaska throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shalashaska is in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Shalashaska in close.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalashaska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Shalashaska keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shalashaska keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Shalashaska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shalashaska is looking to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control but Shalashaska is keeping him busy.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalashaska gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shalashaska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Shalashaska 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.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Shalashaska.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shalashaska throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shalashaska looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Shalashaska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz 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.
Shalashaska throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Shalashaska throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz drops Shalashaska with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shalashaska looks back up at him and smiles so Diaz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shalashaska is rocked!
It looks like Adam Shalashaska has been cut.
Shalashaska throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Noel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Shalashaska responds with a good body kick, but Diaz manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Shalashaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalashaska was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shalashaska goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Shalashaska throws a head kick that misses.
Shalashaska throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Shalashaska keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a cross.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Shalashaska to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Shalashaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Shalashaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Shalashaska working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shalashaska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shalashaska wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz is stalling here. Shalashaska is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shalashaska has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Shalashaska advances nicely into full mount.
Diaz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shalashaska has taken his back.
Diaz trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Shalashaska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shalashaska scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Shalashaska misses.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shalashaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Shalashaska counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Shalashaska's shoulder, as Shalashaska tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska with a nice cross.
Shalashaska moves away from the strike by Diaz.
It seemed like Shalashaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Shalashaska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Shalashaska tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shalashaska backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shalashaska lands with a right to the head.
Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz gets through Shalashaska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Shalashaska.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Shalashaska on the inside.
Shalashaska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shalashaskas head.
Diaz pushes Shalashaska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Shalashaska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz gets through Shalashaska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shalashaska backwards.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shalashaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Shalashaska seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Shalashaska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalashaska tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Shalashaska.
Shalashaska can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Shalashaska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Shalashaska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shalashaska scores with a spinning back kick!
Shalashaska gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses.
Shalashaska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noel Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz gets through Shalashaska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shalashaska is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diaz to the mat. Diaz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz controls Shalashaska momentarily but Shalashaska frees himself.
Shalashaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shalashaska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shalashaska passes into half guard.
Shalashaska is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Shalashaska looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is trying to keep Shalashaska in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Shalashaska and move into the clinch.
Shalashaska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Shalashaska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalashaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Shalashaska counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Adam Shalashaska's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick from Shalashaska lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Shalashaska lands a head kick!
Shalashaska misses with a hook.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shalashaska scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Shalashaska moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shalashaska.
Diaz gets caught napping as Shalashaska dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska lying in Diaz's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Diaz decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Shalashaska taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Noel Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Adam Shalashaska stepped up to the mic, saying 'You're pretty good.'.
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