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Sucker Punch Pro Series 188 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaudell Beckham Jr (ranked 1779 p4p, 2259 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 269 p4p, 322 weight class). Volkanovski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - Hail Mary kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaudell Beckham Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanovski looks to land a left hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Beckham Jr misses its intended target.
Beckham Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Beckham Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Beaudell Beckham Jr has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
A slow jab from Volkanovski misses its intended target.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Beckham Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanovski! But no joy.
Volkanovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkanovski misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Beckham Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkanovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beckham Jr lands a body shot.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Beckham Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski takes one to the side of the head.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beckham Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkanovski jabs Beckham Jr right on the nose. Beckham Jr blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckham Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkanovski ducks right into an uppercut from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Beckham Jr pushes him off.
Beckham Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beckham Jr misses with a body shot.
Volkanovski feints a counter leg kick.
Beckham Jr tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Beckham Jr with a series of wild strikes but Beckham Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski throws a low kick, looking for Beckham Jr's leg but Beckham Jr calmly moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkanovski should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Beckham Jr lands.
Volkanovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beckham Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volkanovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Beckham Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Beckham Jr tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beckham Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beckham Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Volkanovski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski lands with a straight right. Beckham Jr didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick but Beckham Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beckham Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up
and Beckham Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckham Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckham Jr misses with the combination.
Volkanovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkanovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanovski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beckham Jr momentarily.
Beckham Jr misses the jab.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook. Volkanovski ducked under it nicely.
Volkanovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckham Jr manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beaudell Beckham Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkanovski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckham Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckham Jr looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Beaudell Beckham Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Donk. Beckham Jr catches Volkanovski right on the button with a cross.
Beckham Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Beckham Jr looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
A jab from Beckham Jr finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beckham Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Volkanovski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckham Jr stuffs the takedown.
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Beckham Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Beckham Jr moves out of range easily.
Beckham Jr is looking to counter punch.
Volkanovski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckham Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Beckham Jr avoids nicely.
Beckham Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Volkanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckham Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkanovski.
A big right from Volkanovski misses.
Beckham Jr throws a front kick aimed at Volkanovski's knee but Volkanovski avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Beckham Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkanovski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckham Jr throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beckham Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Beckham Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beckham Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckham Jr. That's going to slow Volkanovski down.
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Beckham Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beckham Jr thinking.
Beckham Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Volkanovski lands but Beckham Jr takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beckham Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Beckham Jr backing up. Beckham Jr nods at Volkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkanovski throws the kick towards the body but Beckham Jr avoids it.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Beckham Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beckham Jr looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Beckham Jr misses with a wild combination.
Beckham Jr works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Beckham Jr missing with a left hand there. Volkanovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckham Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses
and Beckham Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination. Beckham Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Beckham Jr's ribcage but misses.
Volkanovski throws a lazy right hand but Beckham Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckham Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Beckham Jr lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Volkanovski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beckham Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Beckham Jr throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Beckham Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
A counter left hand to the body from Beckham Jr misses its target.
Beckham Jr looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Beckham Jr tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beckham Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkanovski momentarily.
Beckham Jr checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Beckham Jr avoids it well.
Volkanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beckham Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski flicks out a counter leg kick but Beckham Jr steps away.
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!
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Beckham Jr is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckham Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
A punch lands to the side of Volkanovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beckham Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Beckham Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beckham Jr blocks a body shot from Volkanovski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volkanovski can't break the clinch.
Beckham Jr breaks the clinch.
Beckham Jr scores with a jab. Volkanovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a lazy body kick
and Beckham Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beckham Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beckham Jr cracks Volkanovski with a good jab.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham Jr throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski throws a hook but Beckham Jr blocks it.
Beckham Jr throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beckham Jr can pounce on him.
Beckham Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beckham Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beckham Jr tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckham Jr throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Beckham Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beckham Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beaudell Beckham Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beckham Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beaudell Beckham Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Sanchez (ranked 1413 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Antonio Zetsika (ranked 157 p4p, 196 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Sanchez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Zetsika!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsika fails with a takedown attempt.
Zetsika throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Zetsika doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Zetsika manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zetsika looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook but Zetsika avoids it easily.
Zetsika is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zetsika dodges the punch combination from Sanchez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Zetsika avoids nicely.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsika misses with the combination.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Zetsika with a series of wild strikes but Zetsika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zetsika with a nice cross.
Zetsika scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zetsika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez .
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Zetsika.
Zetsika throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Zetsika throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Zetsika is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez 's half guard.
Sanchez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zetsika manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zetsika thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Zetsika throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanchez because Zetsika loaded up on that one.
Sanchez manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Sanchez , under a barage of strikes from Zetsika.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika misses with a head shot. Sanchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zetsika decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zetsika is defended easily by Sanchez .
Marcos Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Zetsika.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Zetsika dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Zetsika is out of range.
Zetsika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika cracks a nice hook into Sanchez 's ribs.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Zetsika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Zetsika throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez . Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Zetsika.
Zetsika tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zetsika takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Zetsika. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zetsika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Marcos Sanchez will probably get the nod.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Zetsika. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zetsika jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Zetsika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Zetsika avoids nicely.
Zetsika feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Zetsika changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez has his feet on Zetsika's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zetsika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zetsika dodges the punch combination from Sanchez .
Zetsika feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zetsika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zetsika moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez .
Zetsika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zetsika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zetsika uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Sanchez 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zetsika lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zetsika trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Zetsika advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zetsika.
Zetsika is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zetsika is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika stands up from Sanchez 's guard - Zetsika perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zetsika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Zetsika tries to counter with a clinch but Sanchez shakes him off and moves away.
Zetsika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Zetsika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez 's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zetsika off to one side.
Zetsika throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Zetsika avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Zetsika moves out of range.
Good shot there by Zetsika.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Zetsika ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez punishes Zetsika's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Zetsika moves out of range.
Zetsika tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zetsika looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Zetsika has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Zetsika lands an overhand right.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Zetsika avoids the body shot from Sanchez .
Sanchez works over Zetsika's head and body with a nice combination.
 Zetsika is rocked!
Zetsika throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez 's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Zetsika is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez .
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zetsika to the canvas! Zetsika doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sanchez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Sanchez !
Our winner, Marcos Sanchez , 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 Moganesh Jain (ranked 1015 p4p, 749 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 107 p4p, 83 weight class). Jain comes to the cage accompanied by The Monkey King. Jean Baptiste comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Born on the Bayou kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste lands a front kick.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Jain moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck for Jain with that takedown attempt.
Jain slips under a jab.
Jain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Jain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
Jean Baptiste lands with a kick to the temple. Jain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Moganesh Jain has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jean Baptiste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Jain.
Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain gets the takedown into side control.
Jean Baptiste is trying to get back to half guard.
Jain trying to control the position but Jean Baptiste is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste is trying to control Jain's posture but Jain avoids it.
Jean Baptiste holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jean Baptiste tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jean Baptiste has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jean Baptiste is looking to escape.
Jain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to lock up and control but Jain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jean Baptiste is squirming around, avoiding Jain's attempts to control the action.
Jain looking to finish with strikes here!
Jean Baptiste blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jean Baptiste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jain controlling his opponent.
Jain is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jean Baptiste now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jain fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Baptiste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jain counters with a right hand to the body.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for a 1-2. Jean Baptiste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jean Baptiste cracks Jain with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste connects with a jab.
Jean Baptiste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jean Baptiste is trying to defend but Jain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste wants to get back to full guard.
Jain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jean Baptiste finds it's way round the side to connect with Jain's head.
Jain throws a head kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste stuffs the takedown attempt from Jain. Jain gets slowly back to his feet.
Jean Baptiste has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain shoots in for a takedown but Jean Baptiste shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jean Baptiste throws a good cross that connects.
Jean Baptiste with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Jain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jean Baptiste is fending him off so far but Jain persists. Nope, Jean Baptiste circles away and we're back to standing.
Jain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jean Baptiste sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jain somewhat.
Jean Baptiste tries a quick counter leg kick but Jain is wise to it.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight on the outside.
Jain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Jean Baptiste scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jain throws an elbow that misses.
Jain jumps guard but Jean Baptiste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jain tries a body shot but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jain fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jean Baptiste lands with a left to the head.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Still in the clinch, Jean Baptiste scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Jain.
Jain blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jean Baptiste walks away with a smile on his face. Jain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jean Baptiste sizes up Jain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Jain moved out of range.
Jain wants to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that Jain semi-blocks.
Moganesh Jain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Jain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jean Baptiste can pounce on him.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Jain was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jean Baptiste works Jain's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jean Baptiste circles away.
Jain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jean Baptiste keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jain in his tracks.
Jean Baptiste digs a good hook to Jain's body.
Jain blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain misses with the combination.
Jean Baptiste throws out a counter right but Jain avoids it with no problem.
Jain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jean Baptiste's waist but Jean Baptiste gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jain off to one side.
Jain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jean Baptiste finds it's way round the side to connect with Jain's head.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain is looking to clinch.
Jain tries for a takedown but Jean Baptiste circles away easily
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jain tries to close the distance and clinch but Jean Baptiste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jean Baptiste scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jean Baptiste avoids it really well and circles away.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jain moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain shoots in and drives through. Jean Baptiste sprawls well.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Jean Baptiste there.
Jean Baptiste showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jain.
Jain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jean Baptiste is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste keeping control of the position.
Jean Baptiste moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jean Baptiste is trying to keep Jain in close.
Moganesh Jain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jain throws a big right hand that misses.
Jain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jain is fighting to break Jean Baptiste's control of his arms but Jean Baptiste is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jean Baptiste wants to sweep here but Jain controlling him for the moment.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jean Baptiste pinned against the cage. Jean Baptiste gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jain fails with the takedown
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Jean Baptiste.
The crowd cheers as Jean Baptiste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jain doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jean Baptiste winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
A very excited looking Brady Jean Baptiste 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 1126 p4p, 1297 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 116 p4p, 142 weight class). Yellow Belt Casey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guilherme Goncalves's chin.
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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 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Casey misses
and Goncalves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Casey lands a right hook to the body.
Goncalves misses with a straight right.
Casey is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Casey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Casey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casey misses with a body shot.
Goncalves walks into a jab.
Casey staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves connects with the punch.
Casey misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to bum rush Casey with a series of wild strikes but Casey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casey scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Casey.
Casey lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goncalves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Casey in his tracks.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Casey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Casey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Casey throws a jab when Goncalves was well out of range.
Goncalves throws a jab when Casey was well out of range.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Casey does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Casey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goncalves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goncalves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Casey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Casey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goncalves tries a head kick but it misses.
Goncalves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goncalves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goncalves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goncalves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Casey is looking to wear down Goncalves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goncalves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goncalves.
Casey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Casey throws a quick counter head kick but Goncalves was just out of range.
Casey lands with a cross.
Casey drops Goncalves with a right and a left! Casey comes rushing in but Goncalves regains his composure and manages to keep Casey in guard.
Goncalves is rocked!
Casey advances position into side control!
Goncalves is still in real trouble! Can Casey finish him?
Goncalves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking to get back to his feet here but Casey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Goncalves's back.
Casey looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Casey breaks the grip.
Casey looking for the choke from the back.
Casey is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Goncalves taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Casey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yellow Belt Casey!
An out of breath Yellow Belt Casey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Chestner (ranked 937 p4p, 916 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 139 p4p, 138 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chestner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Bruiser. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Chestner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chestner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov looks to land a body kick but Chestner moved away.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestner.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chestner doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Chestner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tests Chestner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chestner works over Kuznetsov's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestner. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Chestner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chestner walks into a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Chestner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chestner's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Chestner misses its target.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Chestner looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Chestner pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chestner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Chestner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chestner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuznetsov uses from the top position.
Kuznetsov wanted to stand there but Chestner had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is working an open guard so Kuznetsov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chestner blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov jabs Chestner right on the nose. Chestner blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Chestner.
Chestner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chestner.
Chestner throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov sizes up Chestner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chestner is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Chestner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Chestner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestner moves away.
Chestner slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Chestner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Chestner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chestner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov shoots in but Chestner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuznetsov sizes up Chestner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Chestner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Chestner ducked under it nicely.
Chestner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Chestner's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chestner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Chestner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chestner lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestner moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Chestner does no damage.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chestner fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chestner connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Chestner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Chestner throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Chestner misses.
Chestner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Chestner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Chestner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chestner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chestner tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Chestner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chestner blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chestner backs up against the cage.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Chestner down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chestner counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Chestner ducked under it nicely.
Chestner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Chestner was well out of range.
Chestner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chestner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chestner.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Chestner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chestner lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Chestner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chestner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chestner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Chestner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chestner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Chestner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Chestner moves out of range easily.
Chestner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chestner.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to land body kicks.
Chestner throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Chestner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chestner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chestner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chestner misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chestner throws a body shot but no joy.
Chestner throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov jabs Chestner right on the nose. Chestner blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Chestner saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chestner scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Chestner lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov catches Chestner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chestner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Chestner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Chestner takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chestner misses with a punch on the inside.
Chestner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chestner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Chestner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Chestner counters with a left and a right that stings Kuznetsov.
Chestner throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Chestner off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Chestner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Chestner slips the punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Chestner counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuznetsov is in trouble here! Chestner follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 810 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 123 p4p, 163 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by 'Til I Collapse | Eminem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Parker.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Jacob Parker has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Parker thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker with a hook.
Parker takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Parker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Knox connects with the perfect overhand right and Parker falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 1108 p4p, 528 weight class) and Drew Barnes (ranked 153 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Bundy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy is chipping away with strikes.
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bundy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes is trying to buck Bundy off.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bundy working Barnes over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is staying active underneath Bundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
Bundy is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control here.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bundy.
Bundy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bundy is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bundy's guard.
Barnes distracts Bundy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Bundy blocks nicely.
Bundy has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bundy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bundy moved away.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Drew Barnes 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.
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bundy was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Bundy's legs - danger averted.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
Barnes passes Bundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bundy gets full guard.
Barnes works over Bundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bundy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bundy pulls down on the head and he's put Barnes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bundy!
A relieved looking Ted Bundy 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Korben Dallas (ranked 268 p4p, 445 weight class) and Leo Bosanac (ranked 40 p4p, 64 weight class). Bosanac is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bobnoxious-Big Cannons. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bosanac!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosanac misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dallas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bosanac scores with a spinning back kick!
Dallas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dallas attempts a counter takedown but Bosanac avoids it well and moves away.
Bosanac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosanac thows a body kick. Dallas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bosanac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dallas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dallas.
Dallas won't allow Bosanac to sweep him here.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas has gone for a leg lock! Bosanac slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dallas's guard.
Bosanac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bosanac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosanac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bosanac has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bosanac's guard.
Bosanac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bosanac keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Bosanac 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.
Bosanac keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dallas is working Bosanac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bosanac looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosanac, not yet.
Dallas trying to control but Bosanac is working from the bottom.
Dallas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dallas postures up.
Dallas advances position into side control!
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bosanac parries the strikes from Dallas easily there. Dallas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bosanac to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Bosanac is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Bosanac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosanac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dallas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bosanac has hold of Dallas's hands but Dallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dallas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dallas is looking to stall here but Bosanac recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosanac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosanac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dallas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosanac has wrist control.
Dallas 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.
Dallas lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated 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.
Bosanac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas moves out of range of the body kick from Bosanac.
Dallas shoots in looking for a takedown but Bosanac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dallas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bosanac tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosanac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a front kick that sends Dallas stumbling back into the cage.
Bosanac misses with a right hand
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Dallas.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac throws a wild body kick that Dallas sees coming a mile off.
Dallas lands with an overhand left.
Bosanac connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Bosanac misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosanac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bosanac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dallas.
Bosanac tries to clinch
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Bosanac - just one landing.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Dallas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosanac slips under a jab from Dallas.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bosanac is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dallas misses the target.
Bosanac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dallas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bosanac scrambles back to his feet.
Bosanac slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac misses with a straight right.
Bosanac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosanac gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosanac looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Bosanac.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosanac throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Bosanac throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosanac stuns Dallas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Bosanac.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bosanac. Dallas shrugs it off though.
Dallas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bosanac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bosanac looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosanac, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosanac is keeping the position for now.
Bosanac controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Dallas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosanac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dallas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosanac has wrist control.
Bosanac keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dallas throwing strikes from guard but Bosanac blocks nicely.
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosanac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bosanac controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Bosanac keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dallas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a looping right.
Bosanac lands a jab to the head.
Bosanac throws a lazy uppercut
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown. Bosanac fights it but they end up in guard.
Dallas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bosanac manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dallas has Bosanac in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bosanac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bosanac gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dallas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bosanac is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dallas seems to be looking for submissions.
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
Bosanac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dallas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Dallas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bosanac struggling a bit here.
Bosanac tries to bench press Dallas off him but Dallas keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas trying to control the position but Bosanac is working away.
The ground and pound from Dallas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Dallas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bosanac struggling a bit here.
Bosanac is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bosanac keeps working.
That's two 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.
Dallas tries for a kimura but Bosanac is defending well.
Dallas tries for a kimura but Bosanac is defending well.
Bosanac is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Dallas lands an elbow.
Bosanac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dallas.
Bosanac struggling a bit here.
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Bosanac is defending well.
Dallas wants to control but Bosanac is keeping him busy.
Bosanac defending against the ground and pound.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Bosanac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Dallas landing a few strikes.
Dallas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bosanac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bosanac is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas trying to control the position but Bosanac is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosanac is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bosanac has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dallas but great work by Bosanac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korben Dallas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dallas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
An out of breath Korben Dallas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 205 p4p, 339 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 33 p4p, 53 weight class). River has chosen Gabon National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River lands a head shot.
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Man Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from River.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River misses with a shot to the body
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from River misses.
River lands a front kick.
Jab from River.
River digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Man Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Man Iii's head.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River looks to land a combination but Man Iii avoids it well.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River tries to bum rush Man Iii with a series of wild strikes but Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River clinches.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River presses Man Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
A short uppercut from Man Iii.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from River.
Man Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Man Iii works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
River wants to stall.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River misses with the head strike.
Man Iii lands with a left to the head.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
Man Iii gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Man Iii.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man Iii gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River dominated that round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River punishes Man Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man Iii. That did some damage!
River scores with a jab. Man Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Man Iii - that landed with a thud.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Man Iii controls his hands.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Yip Man Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River tries to clinch but Man Iii moves away
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
River throws out a leg kick but Man Iii moves out of range and River only half commits.
Man Iii checks a low kick from River.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River throws a leg kick
and Man Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Man Iii checks a low kick from River.
River 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.
A cross from River lands.
River throws a leg kick but Man Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a leg kick.
River tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for River.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
River throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River thuds his right hand into Man Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River motions for Man Iii to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
River lands the left hand.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
River clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
A little feinted left hand from Man Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River thumps Man Iii with a low kick.
Man Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
River works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River scores with a hook.
River with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River scores with a nice strike.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River stalling in the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River working aggressively here.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a right hand.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with some punches.
Man Iii prevents a body shot from River.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii prevents River from breaking the clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River gets through Man Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Man Iii has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Man Iii on the inside.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a body punch.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man Iii.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Man Iiis head.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River is leaning against Man Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
River tries to stall but Man Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
River blocks an uppercut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River has had enough of the clinch but Man Iii keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man Iii throws a head punch that misses.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii blocks a body shot from River.
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Man Iii.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii lands with a light punch inside.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guy River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River tries to land a front kick but Man Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!
A very excited looking Guy River 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 Diogo Jimenez (ranked 25 p4p, 61 weight class) and Yuro Nagasaki (ranked 4 p4p, 10 weight class). Nagasaki has chosen Dead Souls - Joy Division as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuro Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Nagasaki clobbers Jimenez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Jimenez throws a lazy head kick
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Jimenez connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez cracks Nagasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez cracks a nice hook into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimenez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jimenez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki shoots in and drives through. Jimenez sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez needs to keep his hands up - Nagasaki had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Nagasaki.
Jimenez lands a jab to Nagasaki's midsection.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jimenez.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Nagasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Jimenez off the cage and back into range.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Jimenez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jimenez lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez drops back looking for a leg! Nagasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagasaki manages to kick Jimenez off! Jimenez jumps back into Nagasaki's guard.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez 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.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Jimenez throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nagasaki's knee momentarily.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Nagasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez feints and as Nagasaki raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagasaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jimenez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard but Jimenez has passed into side control.
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nagasaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jimenez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimenez's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jimenez! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nagasaki has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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