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Bellicose 139 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Barella (ranked 2515 p4p, 1756 weight class) and Bethania Valverde (ranked 142 p4p, 101 weight class). Valverde comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LLAMAME YA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barella wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Valverde misses
and Barella counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barella is looking for a kimura but Valverde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella is looking to advance position but Valverde won't allow it.
Barella working the head and body with strikes.
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valverde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barella is on him like a limpet, forcing Valverde back against the cage.
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Valverde misses.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valverde throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barella counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Barella shoots in and drives through. Valverde sprawls well.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valverde as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Barella, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valverde throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
Barella half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
Valverde connects with a jab.
Valverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barella on the side of the head.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde.
Barella walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
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!
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barella lands a jab.
Barella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valverde.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valverde defends well and Barella ends up having to push Valverde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
Valverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barella on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valverde with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde connects with an inside leg kick.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barella had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barella counters with a series of strikes. Valverde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valverde gets caught flat footed, as Barella shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barella won't allow Valverde to get back to his feet.
Barella loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barella wants to control from the top but Valverde keeps moving.
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valverde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barella throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab from Valverde.
Nice takedown defense from Valverde. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
Valverde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Barella is rocked!
Valverde drops Barella with a huge uppercut! Barella drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valverde is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Our winner, Bethania Valverde, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Taylor (ranked 2956 p4p, 22502 weight class) and Charlie Bravo (ranked 291 p4p, 458 weight class). Taylor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw. Charlie Bravo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
Bravo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bravo drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bravo feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Bravo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bravo cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bravo scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor .
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taylor with a body shot.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor .
Bravo dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Bravo is rocked!
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Bravo lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor 's hand.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor 's head backwards.
Bravo goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Bravo throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Bravo tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Taylor prevents Bravo from breaking the clinch.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Damian Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bravo.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor is working Bravo over against the cage.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor .
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Taylor .
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor .
Taylor is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor prevents Bravo from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor .
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Taylor . Taylor maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
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!
Taylor pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bravo connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bravo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bravo lands with a straight right. Taylor didn't see that one coming.
Bravo stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Taylor .
Taylor tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bravo! Taylor dives in looking to finish! Bravo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Taylor !
Our winner, Damian Taylor , 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 2498 p4p, 23765 weight class) and Cloinis Maximus (ranked 258 p4p, 488 weight class). Jeryl Christ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cloinis Maximus's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cloinis Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus misses with a double jab
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximus connects with a body shot.
Maximus misses with an uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Maximus's coach down at HELLsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maximus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maximus stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Maximus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christ momentarily.
Maximus throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Christ misses.
Maximus misses with a left hand
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximus is rocked!
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Cloinis Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
and Christ counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Maximus! He's just covering up as Christ starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeryl Christ!
Jeryl Christ seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bugg Nevans (ranked 4078 p4p, 3222 weight class) and Jim Johnathan (ranked 517 p4p, 429 weight class). Nevans comes into the arena with Harley Gabbard - This Train Is Going To Nashville blaring out of the sound system. Jim Johnathan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bugg Nevans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnathan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnathan pushes Nevans up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnathan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nevans regains guard immediately.
Johnathan trying to control but Nevans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevans looking to control.
Johnathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnathan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnathan has managed to get both his arms back between Nevans's legs - danger averted.
Johnathan passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan passes to side control.
Nevans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevans is trying to control Johnathan's posture but Johnathan avoids it.
Nevans is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nevans taking a bit of punishment here - Johnathan scoring with strikes.
Nevans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnathan connects with a decent elbow.
Johnathan looks up at the clock and then as Nevans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnathan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnathan is looking to take a break and control but Nevans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnathan controls the position.
Nevans tries to improve position but can't.
Johnathan is looking to take a break and control but Nevans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevans wants to control but Johnathan postures up.
Nevans is not content to let Johnathan control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Nevans struggling a bit here.
Johnathan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Johnathan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnathan working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevans wants to control but Johnathan postures up.
Johnathan advances to full mount.
Johnathan breaks from Nevans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnathan landing strikes from the mount and Nevans is in trouble!
Johnathan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nevans is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnathan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nevans is rocked!
Johnathan lands with some strikes.
Oh Nevans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnathan cracks Nevans with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
Jim Johnathan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Tokugawa (ranked 717 p4p, 1891 weight class) and Okoro Igwe (ranked 97 p4p, 248 weight class). Tokugawa comes to the cage accompanied by Red Warrior. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa sets himself, and Igwe steps forward looking for the clinch! Tokugawa avoids it this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokugawa walks away with a smile on his face. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Igwe wants to clinch.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa punishes Igwe's body with a nice straight punch.
Igwe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Igwe tries to keep at a distance but Tokugawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igwe jumps guard but Tokugawa stands there with Igwe around his waist. Igwe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe takes a shot to the head.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokugawa taking a breather.
Tokugawa stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tokugawa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Igwe takes a shot to the head.
Igwe pulls guard.
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tokugawa passes into half guard.
Igwe controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Tokugawa seems content to control.
Tokugawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is thwarting Igwe's attempts to control the position.
Tokugawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Igwe on the ground.
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tokugawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tokugawa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokugawa content to control rather than advance.
Tokugawa decides to stand up.
Igwe misses with a body punch
and Tokugawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Igwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokugawa walks away with a smile on his face. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tokugawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Igwe jabs Tokugawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Tokugawa's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tokugawa throws a chopping leg kick but Igwe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Igwe blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Igwe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokugawa ducks right into an uppercut from Igwe.
Igwe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokugawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Igwe moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe jumps guard but Tokugawa stands there with Igwe around his waist. Igwe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Igwe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Igwe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Igwe is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tokugawa has Igwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tokugawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Igwe manages to pull guard.
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Tokugawa defends easily.
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Tokugawa defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Igwe is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Igwe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Igwe is adopting a defensive guard.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer.
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?
That's two 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.
Tokugawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer.
Tokugawa passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe trying to hold on to Tokugawa's head to control him but Tokugawa postures up.
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa wants to pass the guard but Igwe is defending well.
It looks like Tokugawa is going to stand back up.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe wants to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch position.
Igwe tries to clinch up.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.
Igwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Igwe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Okoro Igwe has been cut.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
A slow jab from Tokugawa misses its intended target.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Igwe fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe wants to clinch.
Tokugawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Igwe.
Tokugawa tries to counter by clinching up but Igwe breaks away and moves out of range.
Igwe instigates a clinch.
Kai Tokugawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tokugawa smiles and moves away.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tokugawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igwe defending well as Tokugawa loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Okoro Igwe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A combination from Tokugawa does no damage.
Tokugawa misses with a wild combination.
Igwe throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Igwe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokugawa, as that shot connected.
Igwe wants to clinch.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Igwe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tokugawa on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tokugawa.
Igwe tries to clinch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Igwe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tokugawa under the eye.
Igwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab.
Igwe tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe moves in looking to clinch but Tokugawa pushes him off.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot that sends Igwe's belly button to the back.
Igwe is looking to clinch.
Igwe wants to clinch.
Tokugawa throws a one two combo.
Igwe is looking to clinch but Tokugawa is avoiding it.
Igwe is looking to clinch but Tokugawa is avoiding it.
Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Igwe's sensitive parts.
Tokugawa throws a jab when Igwe was well out of range.
Tokugawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Igwe.
As Igwe looks to move away, Tokugawa throws a big counter combo but Igwe just gets out of the way.
Igwe is looking to clinch.
Kai Tokugawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa scores with a body shot.
Tokugawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Igwe tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokugawa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch but Igwe is avoiding it.
Igwe darts in trying to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Igwe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe scores with a shot to the body.
Igwe tries to clinch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Igwe wants to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a series of strikes. Igwe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Igwe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Tokugawa misses.
Igwe tries to clinch up.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa jabs Igwe right on the nose. Igwe blinks but takes it well.
Tokugawa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tokugawa with a hook.
Igwe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Igwe slips a jab and a cross from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa with a jab.
Kai Tokugawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Igwe tries to clinch up.
Tokugawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot.
Tokugawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Igwe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Tokugawa. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe jumps guard but Tokugawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tokugawa smiles and moves away.
Igwe blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Igwe wants to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch position.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the nose.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa connects with a single shot there.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tokugawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoro Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Igwe's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Tokugawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tokugawa, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tokugawa!
A victorious Kai Tokugawa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cam Cartwright (ranked 3084 p4p, 2656 weight class) and Micka Slice (ranked 416 p4p, 367 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Chameleon. Slice is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Legend. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cam Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micka Slice!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Cam Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Cartwright pulls guard successfully.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slice defends it easily.
Cartwright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Slice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy.
Slice is looking to escape.
Slice wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slice down.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Slice is looking to reverse the position.
Slice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Slice is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright looking for subs from the bottom but Slice mounts him!
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Slice maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Slice isn't that keen on the idea.
Slice throws some wild stikes that Cartwright manages to avoid easily.
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright holds on, trying desperately to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Slice postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cartwright moves into full guard.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Cartwright managing to control the position.
Slice has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cartwright to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Slice is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cartwright pulls down on the head and he's put Slice to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cam Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cam Cartwright 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 1104 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Joey Faolin (ranked 150 p4p, 259 weight class). Faolin has chosen It Ain’t a Crime by House of Pain as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Faolin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Faolin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Faolin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Faolin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faolin's head.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt with a jab.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faolin can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Faolin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
A body shot lands from Faolin.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Faolin breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faolin checks a leg kick.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
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!
Faolin misses with the combination.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Faolin coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt darts in and clinches Faolin up against the cage.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Faolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Faolin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faolin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Faolin blocks a leg kick.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Faolin breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Faolin counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Faolin.
Paul Hunt's cut is getting worse.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt tries to work over Faolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
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 Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Faolin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faolin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
Faolin moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Faolin is out of range.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Faolin avoids them all with ease.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Faolin.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt backs away from a small jab... but Faolin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hunt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Faolin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joey Faolin!
An out of breath Joey Faolin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Kai (ranked 1282 p4p, 267 weight class) and Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 194 p4p, 44 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov forces Kai back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kai avoids the damage to the body.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kai tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
A short right from Kai.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Kai improves his position.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kai blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks the elbow strike.
Kai lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuznetsov's brow.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kai lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Kai blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kai lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Kai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kai lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Kai scores with a one two! Kuznetsov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kai throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kai's head backwards.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kai thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kai forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Kuznetsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Kai.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Kai lands.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai with a body shot.
Kai cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Anakoni Kai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Kai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
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!
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai manages to pull guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Kai's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Kai is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kai sets himself, and Kuznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kai avoids it this time.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
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!
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
A jab from Kai misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kai tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai has managed to clinch.
Kai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
Kai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
Kai tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kai presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kai is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Kai, taking a breather.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kai.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
Kai lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuznetsov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kai.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Kai misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kai under the eye.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kai clinches up against the cage.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Kai.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai lands an elbow inside.
Kai tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kai pulls guard successfully.
Kai wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Kai is controlling Kuznetsov's posture.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kai is proving hard to escape from.
Kai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kai. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kai clinches.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kai avoids it.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Kai improves position.
Kai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Kai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anakoni Kai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
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!
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kuznetsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuznetsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kai throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kai throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuznetsov avoided it.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Kai.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Kai.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Kai avoids it well.
Kai slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kai throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kai misses with a two punch combination.
Kai moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kai connects with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Kai blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Kai blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kai throws an elbow but misses.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kai lands a right hand.
Kai blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kai.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Kai.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kai landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Kai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai connects with a jab.
Kai forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
Kai pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai had his way with Alexander Kuznetsov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kai drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Kai misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kai has his hands on Kuznetsov's head, controlling the position.
Kai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kai is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kai is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Kai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
Kai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kai tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov presses Kai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai pulls guard successfully.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. Kai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetsov's guard. Nice move by Kai!
Kuznetsov pulls Kai in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov controls Kai momentarily but Kai frees himself.
Kai wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Kai in close.
Anakoni Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kai passes Kuznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anakoni Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Anakoni Kai 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 Marek Cervenka (ranked 1220 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Sammy Jam (ranked 139 p4p, 166 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Jam!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam throws a right and a left that Cervenka avoids nicely.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka digs a good hook to Jam's body.
Cervenka with a hook.
Jam needs to keep his hands up - Cervenka had a free shot at his head there.
Cervenka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Cervenka throwing a counter right hand but Jam manages to avoid it.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jam.
Cervenka swinging wildly here.
Jam moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cervenka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jam dives in and grabs Cervenka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cervenka pushes down on Jam's head and hops out.
Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
We've been hearing reports that Cervenka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cervenka clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cervenka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam connects with a jab.
Marek Cervenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka scores with a hook.
Cervenka misses the jab.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Cervenka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jam jabs at Cervenka's body.
Nice defenses there by Jam.
Jam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cervenka under the eye.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cervenka tries to clinch
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cervenka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cervenka swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Cervenka darts in trying to clinch
and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cervenka's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet.
Jam seems to be looking for submissions.
Cervenka is looking to improve his position.
Cervenka is refusing to be controlled, as Jam sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cervenka misses with an uppercut
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Jam takes one on the button.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Cervenka misses with a body punch.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Jam blocking some punches.
Cervenka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
A short left from Cervenka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Cervenka keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam breaks the clinch.
Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cervenka gets caught napping as Jam dives in and scores a takedown. Cervenka manages to retain guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jam manages to pass to side control.
Cervenka is trying to stand up here but Jam is controlling him well.
Jam wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Cervenka tries to roll over but Jam keeps him under control.
Jam is pressing down on Cervenka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cervenka is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cervenka tries to roll over but Jam keeps him under control.
Jam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cervenka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jam tries to pass to full mount but Cervenka defends it.
Jam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cervenka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet.
Cervenka is looking for a sweep. Jam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jam not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka cracks Jam with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Cervenka jabs Jam right on the nose. Jam blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Cervenka forces Jam back against the cage and clinches.
Jam goes for a takedown attempt but Cervenka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cervenka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Cervenka moves into the clinch.
Jam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cervenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jam has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cervenka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jam can turn it around.
Jam goes for a takedown attempt but Cervenka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy right hand. Jam should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Cervenka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka scores with a three punch combo!
Cervenka jabs at Jam's body.
Cervenka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Jam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jam misses the jab.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut
and Jam counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Cervenka pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Cervenka won't allow it.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Marek Cervenka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Jam has hold of one of Cervenka's legs. Cervenka is fighting the takedown attempt but Jam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jam wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Jam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cervenka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jam is one step ahead there.
Jam won't allow Cervenka to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jam is fighting to break Cervenka's control of his arms but Cervenka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jam controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jam.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Jam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Jam moved out of range.
Jam defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range.
Jam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jam scores with a shot to the body.
Cervenka tries to sprawl but Jam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jam is pressing down on Cervenka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cervenka is holding on for now.
Jam is trying to control. Cervenka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jam throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cervenka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka misses with a jab to the body
and Jam counters with a nice body shot.
Jam slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka moves away from the strike by Jam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka scores with the left hand. Jam knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cervenka finds it's way through Jam's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Cervenka as Jam shoots in.
Jam cracks Cervenka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cervenka was covering up waiting for the punch and Jam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cervenka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jam trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Cervenka is striking but Jam is not phased and passes to half guard.
Jam is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jam in particular looking to stall.
Jam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cervenka pushes Jam off looking to stand but Jam dives back in and keeps control.
Cervenka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka is trying to control but can't.
Cervenka is refusing to be controlled, as Jam sits in half guard.
Cervenka wants to improve his position but Jam is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Jam moved out of range.
Jam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cervenka throws a hook but Jam avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Jam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jam throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Jam slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Jam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Cervenka does it's job there.
Cervenka fails to land with a series of punches.
Cervenka drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cervenka ducks right into an uppercut from Jam.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
Cervenka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sammy Jam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cervenka throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam shoots in for a takedown but Cervenka shows good takedown defense.
Jam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jam somewhat.
Cervenka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cervenka misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Jam counters with a right hand to the body.
Jam feints and as Cervenka raises his hands in defense, Jam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Jam isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jam is one step ahead there.
Cervenka is working hard here to advance position.
Cervenka being controlled here, momentarily.
Jam trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Jam isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cervenka is looking to reverse the position.
Jam tries to score with some ground and pound. Cervenka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cervenka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sammy Jam has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet.
Jam moves into full mount! Cervenka won't be happy about that!
Jam controlling the pace for now.
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jam looking to secure an arm triangle but Cervenka defends it well.
Jam won't let Cervenka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jam trying to control but Cervenka is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cervenka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Gracie (ranked 309 p4p, 1188 weight class) and Boris Bors (ranked 35 p4p, 137 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga Mas Não Bate. Boris Bors 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 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reinaldo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Bors!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bors.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Bors wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Bors throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bors sprawls well. Bors wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Bors throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bors misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bors can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie distracts Bors with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bors manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Bors in his guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Bors in close.
Bors would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bors looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bors stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bors misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bors.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Bors connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a hook but Bors avoids it easily.
Bors misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Bors's guard.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bors's head.
Gracie works over Bors with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bors can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Bors won't allow it.
Gracie throwing shots but Bors is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bors trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bors defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bors reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
Bors gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
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 Reinaldo Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bors. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie shoots in but Bors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bors let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boris Bors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bors fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bors attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bors.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bors tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bors to the ground. Bors escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Bors circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bors. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bors throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Bors misses with a body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie throws a jab when Bors was well out of range.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Bors getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Bors lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bors misses.
Bors moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Bors seems unphased.
Gracie lunges at Bors with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bors's hand.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Bors is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bors manages to avoid it.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bors throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab from Bors.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bors scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Bors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boris Bors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Bors.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie checks a low kick from Bors.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Bors misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bors misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Bors misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Bors controls the action.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie works on Bors's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bors throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Bors uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Bors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bors manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bors up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie gets control of Bors's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bors tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Bors preventing the sweep.
Bors is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bors is one step ahead there.
Bors gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Bors tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
A jab from Bors misses.
Boris Bors seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bors.
Bors moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Gracie.
Bors throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Bors.
Bors prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries a body shot but Bors blocks it.
Bors struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bors breaks the clinch.
Bors throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bors won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bors can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Bors is defending the strikes.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bors is defending well.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bors knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bors tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bors tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie cracks Bors with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bors is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bors taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bors's face as Gracie controls the position.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Bors's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Bors is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Gracie clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bors turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bors misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Bors didn't expect that.
Bors has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gracie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bors to keep the fight standing.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Bors sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bors.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Gracie catches Bors right on the button with a cross.
Bors scores with a head kick.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Bors misses.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bors throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bors lands a body shot.
Bors misses with a hook.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Bors slips the punch.
Bors misses with a left hand
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bors's guard.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bors's head.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Bors being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bors is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bors has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying to keep Bors in close.
Bors trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
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.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bors defends well.
Gracie is working an open guard so Bors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Bors is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Bors's guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Bors has wrist control.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie cracks Bors with a solid left hand.
Bors keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Boris Bors will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bors misses the shot to the body.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Bors breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bors is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Bors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Bors!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Bors gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bors looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bors.
Bors tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bors misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie moves out of range as Bors strikes.
Bors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bors.
Bors ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bors is predictable there
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bors's guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie distracts Bors with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Bors is working from the bottom.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bors pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bors working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bors is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Bors from standing up.
Gracie controls Bors momentarily but Bors frees himself.
Bors preventing the sweep.
Bors is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Bors.
Bors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Bors moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reinaldo Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Reinaldo Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Boris Bors stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.
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