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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jos Alves (ranked 3804 p4p, 5035 weight class) and Brendan Rowen (ranked 427 p4p, 494 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jos Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Rowen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves blocks a jab.
Rowen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rowen.
Alves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alves looks to throw the jab but Rowen is out of range.
Rowen misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rowen.
Rowen waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Alves. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Alves to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 It looks like Jos Alves has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowen passes into half guard.
Rowen prevents Alves from improving his position.
Rowen passes to full mount!
Rowen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowen lands a nice shot to the head.
Rowen controlling the position easily from mount.
Alves looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Alves tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Rowen has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Alves is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brendan Rowen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Randy (ranked 2879 p4p, 2160 weight class) and RaeRae Usman (ranked 376 p4p, 283 weight class). Usman has chosen Yaba Buluku as his entrance music. Macho Man Randy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Usman on his heels. He'll look to pass Usman's guard now, I'm sure.
Usman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Randy dives into side control.
Randy trying to control the position but Usman is working away.
Usman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Randy is controlling him well.
Randy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy prevents Usman from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Usman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well.
Randy wants to stand but Usman has his arm trapped.
Randy tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well.
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Usman wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Randy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Usman, who protects the arm well.
Randy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Randy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Usman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Usman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Usman trying to get back to his feet but Randy is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Usman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Randy has got his arm under Usman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Usman has spun round into Randy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Randy looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman is looking to stand up but Randy won't let him.
Randy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Usman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Usman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Usman wanted to stand there but Randy had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Randy lands a jab to the nose.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Usman.
Usman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
Randy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Usman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Randy throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Usman to the canvas! Usman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Randy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 2644 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Ragnar Ragnarsson (ranked 380 p4p, 289 weight class). Jonny Picogram could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ragnar Ragnarsson's chin.
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Good wrestling
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picogram looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Picogram moved away.
Picogram misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Picogram finds it's target.
 It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picogram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Picogram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Picogram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Picogram counters with a right hand to the body.
Picogram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Picogram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Picogram checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.
Picogram lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Picogram had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Picogram scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Picogram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Picogram misses the body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
Picogram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Picogram gets slowly back to his feet.
Picogram gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Picogram avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picogram misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson takes one on the button.
Ragnarsson checks the leg kick.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ragnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Picogram scores with a counter punch that sends Ragnarsson to the canvas! Picogram smells blood - he's punishing Ragnarsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ragnarsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 1807 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Tj Pen (ranked 263 p4p, 354 weight class). Edd Norton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Norton rushes Pen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton stalling against the cage.
Pen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pen struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Pen is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton slows down the pace here.
Norton blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton stalling.
Pen can't break the clinch.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
Pen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Pen ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pen wants to clinch.
Pen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Pen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pen.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pen shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norton throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Pen's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Norton dives in looking to finish as Pen flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Norton's strikes! Norton is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Pen's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Pen was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Edd Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Romega Vartanein (ranked 1752 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 190 p4p, 241 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 8 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Hayden's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Hayden misses.
We've been informed that Hayden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayden. That did some damage!
Vartanein dips to his left and cracks Hayden with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
 Hayden is rocked!
Vartanein throws a powerful right kick. Hayden tried to block low but the kick was high! Hayden was taken right off of his feet! Vartanein jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romega Vartanein!
A very excited looking Romega Vartanein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 627 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 71 p4p, 212 weight class). Shima's entrance music is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jon Rambo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Shima pushes him off.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
A big left from Shima misses.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Rambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shima throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Rambo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Rambo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shima has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rambo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Nice takedown defense from Shima. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Shima tries to sprawl out of it but Rambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
As Shima backs off Rambo throws a huge counter combo but Shima manages to avoid it all.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Rambo tried to score with a low kick but Shima checks it.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Rambo does no damage.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shima looks to land a combination. Rambo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shima misses with the combination.
Rambo with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Shima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Shima coming out on top.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to stand but Shima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo wants to stand and escape but instead Shima has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rambo, up you get!
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Shima scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo scores with a takedown into Shima's guard.
Shima has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rambo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima throws a right and a left that Rambo avoids nicely.
Rambo has closed the distance and engaged Shima in a clinch.
Shima breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shima swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Rambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break free.
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Rambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima throws a one two combo.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad.
Rambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shima to the mat! Shima manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo prevents Shima from getting back to his feet.
Rambo is pushing down on Shima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shima is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shima wants to stand back up but Rambo manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima prevents Rambo from moving into mount.
Shima being controlled for a moment.
Shima holds on to Rambo's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima can't do much from the bottom here.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rambo.
Shima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tetsuo Shima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shima is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold.
Rambo is trying to control. Shima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Shima is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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