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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Jaeger (ranked 1707 p4p, 2758 weight class) and Uga Buga (ranked 228 p4p, 335 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger gets a clinch.
Buga dodges an elbow strike from Jaeger.
Buga avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buga tries to circle away but Jaeger has him pinned against the cage.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga is trying to push Jaeger away but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buga manages to break the clinch.
Buga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaeger manages to avoid it.
Buga swinging wildly here.
Buga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJaeger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Buga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buga takes a swing at Jaeger's ribcage but misses.
Buga lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Buga does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaeger lands a big head kick that sends Buga tumbling to the mat! Jaeger takes a step backwards and waves Buga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Buga is rocked!
 It looks like Uga Buga has been cut.
Jaeger pushes Buga up against the cage in a clinch.
Buga is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaeger finish him?
Jaeger misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaeger pushes off an throws an elbow but Buga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaeger as Buga tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Buga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buga blocks an elbow strike.
Buga tries to work over Jaeger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buga avoids the elbow strike from Jaeger, against the cage.
Buga blocks an elbow strike from Jaeger.
I was talking to Jaeger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Jaeger misses with an elbow strike.
Buga is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaeger has double underhooks.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaeger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaeger misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaeger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Jaeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaeger misses with an elbow strike.
Buga avoids the elbow strike from Jaeger, against the cage.
Buga seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaeger has Buga pressed against the cage. He pushes Buga back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Jaeger throws a beautiful elbow that sends Buga crashing to the floor! Jaeger piles on the pressure with more strikes! Buga is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Jaeger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogre Toshin (ranked 1281 p4p, 3248 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 180 p4p, 371 weight class). Toshin's entrance music is Death Squad. A fine choice. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toshin lands with a kick to the temple. Tassen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Toshin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toshin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshin.
Toshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshin tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tassen avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Toshin misses with some punches.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Tassen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toshin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tassen can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tassen blocks a body shot from Toshin.
A frustrated look appears on Tassen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Toshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Toshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Toshin.
Toshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Toshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Toshin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
Toshin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshin is leaning against Tassen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshin lands an elbow inside that Tassen shrugs off.
Toshin tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow.
Toshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toshin moves into the clinch.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Toshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Toshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tassen avoids a wild elbow strike from Toshin.
Tassen blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshin lands an elbow that stopped Tassen in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Toshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshin tries to land a knee to the head but Tassen blocks with his arms.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Toshin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tassen is trying to push Toshin away but Toshin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tassen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Lee Tassen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toshin throws an elbow but misses.
Toshin can't find room to land a body shot as Tassen controls the action.
Toshin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ogre Toshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toshin ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Toshin throws a shot from downtown. Tassen moves away and avoids it.
Tassen lands with an overhand left.
Toshin avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Toshin's head but Toshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toshin closes the distance and clinches.
Toshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tassen can do to turn this around?
Toshin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tassen is trying to push Toshin away but Toshin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshin has him pressed against the cage.
Toshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toshin.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Toshin.
Toshin throws an elbow that misses.
Toshin lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toshin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toshin.
Tassen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshin has Tassen up against the cage in a clinch.
Toshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Toshin scores with a shot to the side of Tassen's head.
Toshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toshin.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshin.
Toshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen stops a takedown attempt from Toshin.
Toshin throws an elbow that misses.
Toshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshin can't find room to land a body shot as Tassen controls the action.
Toshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Good body shot from Toshin.
Toshin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toshin works on Tassen's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toshin throws an elbow but misses.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Toshin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Toshin.
Ogre Toshin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toshin misses with some punches.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Toshin working aggressively here.
Tassen blocks an elbow strike from Toshin.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Toshin throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Toshin fails to land.
Toshin working aggressively here.
Toshin has Tassen pressed against the cage, preventing Tassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tassen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshin lands an elbow inside that Tassen shrugs off.
Toshin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tassen blocks a body shot from Toshin.
Toshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ogre Toshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toshin moves into range and clinches up with Tassen.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tassen avoiding damage as Toshin throws knees to the body.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
Tassen tries to break the clinch but Toshin is controlling the position.
Toshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toshin lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee Tassen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tassen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toshin throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Toshin misses with some punches.
Tassen tries to circle away but Toshin has him pinned against the cage.
Toshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tassen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshin digs a right hand underneath Tassen's ribcage. Tassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toshin tries to throw a body punch but Tassen avoids it by throwing Toshin back against the cage.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch but Toshin keeps him there for the moment.
Toshin is trying to drag Tassen to the mat but Tassen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tassen blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toshin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tassen's brow.
Toshin tries a body shot but Tassen blocks it.
Tassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Toshin. Those never looked like landing.
Tassen lands a jab to Toshin's midsection.
A jab lands there for Toshin.
Toshin clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tassen as Toshin tries to tie him up.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshin throws an elbow that misses.
Toshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ogre Toshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toshin can't find room to land a body shot as Tassen controls the action.
Toshin misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshin has him pressed against the cage.
Toshin has Tassen pressed against the cage, preventing Tassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toshin working aggressively here.
Tassen working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toshin has Tassen pressed against the cage, preventing Tassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ogre Toshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toshin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ogre Toshin!
A less than humble Ogre Toshin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 2630 p4p, 3184 weight class) and Mo Greene (ranked 318 p4p, 363 weight class). Mo Greene 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Greene!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparr counters with a left to the body.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
Sparr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greene misses with a combination
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparr defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparr postures up.
Sparr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greene looking to control.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
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.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is trying to keep Sparr in close.
Greene might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sparr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greene's guard.
Greene is trying to control the position but Sparr postures up.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Sparr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Sparr is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greene has an active guard here but Sparr has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr passes to full mount!
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Sparr.
Sparr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sparr lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sparr working for a guillotine from mount but Greene is in no mood to give up.
Sparr unloading with bombs!
Sparr lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Greene! Sparr sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Greene and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
A relieved looking Roger Sparr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 4627 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 468 p4p, 419 weight class). Bruno De Oliveira 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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson drops De Oliveira with a beautiful combination! De Oliveira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
De Oliveira is rocked!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
De Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Oliveira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount but De Oliveira keeps good control and instead manages to take Jackson's back.
De Oliveira working for the choke.
De Oliveira looking to break Jackson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jackson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise De Oliveira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De Oliveira.
Jackson tries to escape but De Oliveira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
De Oliveira slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that De Oliveira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Oliveira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson turns into De Oliveira and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira controlling the position.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but De Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - De Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Oliveira prevents Jackson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson wants to control but De Oliveira is keeping busy.
De Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno De Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
De Oliveira drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson pushes De Oliveira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Oliveira trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Oliveira on the ground.
Bruno De Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Oliveira taking a breather here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira controlling the action here.
De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks De Oliveira with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Oliveira.
De Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking to stand back up but De Oliveira counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jackson.
De Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Oliveira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Oliveira looking for a takedown.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson cracks De Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath De Oliveira's ribcage. De Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of De Oliveira backwards.
De Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson is pushing De Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson pushes De Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from De Oliveira.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Oliveira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but De Oliveira is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Jackson just leaning against De Oliveira, taking a breather.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
De Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Oliveira wants a takedown.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
De Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Oliveira can do to turn this around?
De Oliveira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Oliveira backwards.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped De Oliveira in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Oliveira tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson keeping full guard, as De Oliveira tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls De Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
De Oliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson keeping full guard, as De Oliveira tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
An out of breath Rashad Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Ryan (ranked 1169 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 162 p4p, 153 weight class). Jarkko Ahola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 New York, Caleb Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahola moves into the clinch.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Ryan has Ahola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
 It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ahola gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahola.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahola lands a big right hand that drops Ryan! The killer instinct kicks in and Ahola finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ahola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
A victorious Jarkko Ahola 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 648 p4p, 1958 weight class) and Voracic Frank (ranked 91 p4p, 253 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Voracic Frank!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedetenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fedetenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Frank misses with a hook.
Frank throws a front kick aimed at Fedetenko's knee but Fedetenko avoids it well.
Frank defending well as Fedetenko loads up on a big left hand.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank thuds a left hand into Fedetenko's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedetenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Frank. Those never looked like landing.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming.
Frank moves away from the strike by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedetenko connects with a single shot there.
Frank clinches up with Fedetenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Fedetenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fedetenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frank's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Frank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fedetenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank's elbow.
Frank wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedetenko won't allow it.
Frank tries to break free but Fedetenko pushes him back against the cage.
Fedetenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fedetenko lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedetenko cracks Frank with a nice body shot.
Frank looks winded!
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Voracic Frank has been cut.
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!
Fedetenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank tries to pull guard but Fedetenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fedetenko.
A hook to the body from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Fedetenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedetenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Fedetenko.
Frank tries to pull guard but Fedetenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladamir Fedetenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voracic Frank.
Fedetenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedetenko lands a knee to the head.
Fedetenko lands a body punch.
Fedetenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedetenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frank.
Fedetenko lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedetenko.
A short left from Fedetenko.
Frank is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedetenko finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Fedetenko lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Frank to his knees! Fedetenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A very excited looking Vladamir Fedetenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 497 p4p, 1244 weight class) and Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 73 p4p, 174 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phuc Dat Bich!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling.
It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.
Bich fails with the takedown
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Bich shoots in for a double leg but Veainu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veainu throws a jab when Bich was well out of range.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu drives through and clinches with Bich against the cage.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Bich.
Bich manages to break the clinch.
Bich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bich sprawling to the canvas! Bich 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?!
Bich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bich is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu works Bich's body with a nice hook.
Veainu throws a monster overhand right that drops Bich! Veainu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Feynman (ranked 240 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Deontologicus Smiff (ranked 34 p4p, 173 weight class). Richard Feynman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Deontologicus Smiff's chin.
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280
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Feynman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deontologicus Smiff!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown but Feynman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smiff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smiff dives in and grabs Feynman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feynman pushes down on Smiff's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Feynman misses the target.
Richard Feynman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deontologicus Smiff.
Smiff needs to keep his hands up - Feynman had a free shot at his head there.
Feynman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smiff goes for a double leg but Feynman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Feynman continues to drive forward.
Feynman throws a poor cross that misses
and Smiff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Feynman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Feynman keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Feynman keeps moving.
Smiff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smiff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feynman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Feynman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Smiff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smiff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smiff stands and throws Feynman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smiff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feynman holds on to Smiff's head and controls the position momentarily.
Smiff tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smiff advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Feynman is now in Smiff's guard. A big mistake from Smiff there, giving up the dominant position!
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Feynman from controlling successfully.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Smiff 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feynman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff is looking for a triangle here but Feynman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smiff is looking to regain half guard here but Feynman keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff manages to get back to half guard.
Feynman prevents Smiff from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smiff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feynman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smiff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feynman has managed to get both his arms back between Smiff's legs - danger averted.
Smiff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feynman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feynman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff pulls Feynman in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feynman looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontologicus Smiff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Feynman - just one landing.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Feynman shows good takedown defense.
Smiff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feynman.
Smiff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Feynman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Feynman tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Feynman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Feynman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deontologicus Smiff.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Feynman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Feynman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiff momentarily.
Smiff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Feynman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smiff tries for a takedown but Feynman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Feynman throws a body shot but no joy.
Smiff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Feynman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smiff! Feynman lets Smiff back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff tries for a takedown but Feynman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smiff switches off momentarily and Feynman cracks him with a monster right hand! Smiff topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Feynman dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Feynman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Feynman!
Richard Feynman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Falto (ranked 855 p4p, 28 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 99 p4p, 3 weight class). Takashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 吉田兄弟 Rising kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valerio Falto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Falto's head.
Takashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takashi slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takashi.
Falto throws a head punch that misses.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Falto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falto stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falto up against the cage.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Falto controls his hands.
Falto letting Takashi take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falto down to the mat. Falto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valerio Falto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
Takashi darts in and clinches Falto up against the cage.
Takashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Falto fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takashi has Falto pressed against the cage.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takashi is trying to trip Falto. He has hold of a leg but Falto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Falto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takashi defends well.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Falto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Falto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falto looking for submissions off his back.
Falto wants to improve his position but Takashi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falto!
Falto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Falto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takashi wants to sweep here but Falto controlling him for the moment.
Falto trying to move into half guard but instead Takashi has managed to sweep!
Takashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Falto has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi pushing down on Falto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falto sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi is keen to just control but Falto is a slippery customer.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi fails to take his opponent's back.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takashi controlling from mount.
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!
Takashi wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Falto takes a swing at Takashi's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Falto. No joy for Takashi on that attempt.
Falto throwing a counter right hand but Takashi manages to avoid it.
Takashi shoots for a takedown but Falto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Falto is looking to counter punch.
Takashi misses the body punch
letting Falto counter with a right hand.
Takashi takes a swing at Falto's ribcage but misses.
Takashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falto defends it nicely.
Valerio Falto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi rushes Falto and presses him up against the cage.
Takashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takashi.
Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Takashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takashi just leaning against Falto, taking a breather.
Takashi stalling the fight.
Takashi lands with a right to the head.
Takashi lands a shoulder strike.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Falto is defending well.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Takashi controls his hands.
Falto taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falto stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falto up against the cage.
Falto is trying to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling him.
Takashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto swings wildly with an uppercut but Takashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takashi is trying to trip Falto. He has hold of a leg but Falto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falto working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Falto has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into half guard.
Takashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falto is looking to escape.
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Falto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Takashi trying to control the position but Falto is working away.
Falto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takashi tries to move to mount but Falto blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falto tries to bench press Takashi off him but Takashi keeps the position.
Takashi trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
Takashi controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falto, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Falto regains guard immediately.
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takashi uses it to pass to side control.
Falto is looking to reverse the position.
Takashi slows the pace down.
Takashi works to advance to full mount. Falto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to control but Falto wriggling away.
Falto wants to control but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Falto to take his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Falto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takashi biding his time, controlling Falto.
Falto is really stuck here.
Takashi controls the action.
Falto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takashi gets his way!
Falto is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falto is really stuck here.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falto tries to escape the position.
Takashi working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Falto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takashi's guard. Nice work there by Falto.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Falto from controlling successfully.
Falto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Falto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Falto wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falto slips nicely into half guard.
Takashi trying to control here.
Falto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Takashi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Takashi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takashi trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falto tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Falto.
A shot in the inside from Takashi.
Falto misses with the head strike.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi wants the takedown. Falto is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falto's guard against the cage.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Falto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Falto, who protects the arm well.
Falto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takashi off and has taken his back!
Takashi showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falto 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, Takashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Falto working for a choke but Takashi reverses nicely into Falto 's guard.
Takashi trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi advances position into side control!
Takashi tries to move to mount but Falto blocks the move with his legs.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Falto is looking to get to half guard.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Falto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi takes Falto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Falto is in trouble.
Well, with Takashi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Falto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Falto turns into Takashi and is now in his guard.
Takashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takashi pulls Falto in close to prevent any damage.
Falto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falto's guard.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Falto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takashi stacks Falto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takashi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falto tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takashi gets to mount! Falto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Falto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Falto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Falto is proving a slippery customer.
Falto trying to move into half guard but instead Takashi has managed to sweep!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Falto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takashi pushes Falto up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Falto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Falto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi just leaning against Falto, taking a breather.
Takashi blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Falto gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Falto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Falto controls the action.
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Falto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Falto's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Falto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Takashi.
Takashi has the hooks in. Falto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Takashi looking for the choke from the back.
Falto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Falto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Falto is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falto prevents Takashi from getting a body triangle.
Takashi has the hooks in. Falto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Takashi gets his hands free as Falto looks to control.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Takashi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Falto is doing well to defend. Takashi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Falto is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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