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Sucker Punch Pro Series 191 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 2307 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 241 p4p, 162 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Bandini has chosen Expanse as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandini throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Bandini's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bandini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandini tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandini.
Bandini lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Bandini seems unphased.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandini. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Bandini slips the punch.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bandini takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandini misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Bandini throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Bandini's leg. Bandini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bandini checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bandini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Bandini checks it.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva motions for Bandini to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandini blocks a leg kick.
Bandini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Bandini moved away.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandini misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Bandini misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandini checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Bandini misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Bandini swings widly with a right hand
and Bandini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandini cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva 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.
Bandini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandini can do to turn this around?
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandini moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Bandini.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bandini cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bandini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Da Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is trying to escape back to his feet but Da Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bandini is pushing Da Silva's head away, looking to escape. Da Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Da Silva looking to control but instead Bandini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandini is trying to stand.
Bandini makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bandini throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Bandini blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandini's waist but Bandini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva throws a hook but Bandini avoids it easily.
Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandini in his tracks.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Bandini sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandini moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Bandini was not able to check.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a body shot
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandini scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Bandini blocks the leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Bandini's body. Bandini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandini blocks a jab.
Bandini scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bandini throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bandini is out of range.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bandini thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bandini blocks a jab.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Bandini as Da Silva shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandini defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Bandini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Bandini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bandini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bandini has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bandini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva tries to work over Bandini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Bandini gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Bandini. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Da Silva connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Bandini jumps back.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Bandini moved out of range nicely.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bandini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva won't allow Bandini to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bandini has his feet on Da Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Bandini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandini lands a right hook to the body.
Bandini defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Da Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A very excited looking Leonardo Da Silva 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Asakura (ranked 1651 p4p, 2015 weight class) and Ryo Hamada (ranked 220 p4p, 269 weight class). Asakura comes to the cage accompanied by JJBA - Giorno's Theme. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura tries to clinch there but Hamada circles away.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamada dives in and scores a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asakura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamada, into his guard.
Hamada is looking to stand up but Asakura isn't so interested in that idea.
Asakura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is pushing down on Hamada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamada is fighting to maintain full guard but Asakura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura working the head and body with strikes.
Asakura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Asakura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asakura with the ground and pound but Hamada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamada wants to stand but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asakura has managed to get both his arms back between Hamada's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asakura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asakura stops Hamada from standing up.
Asakura postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
Asakura won't allow Hamada to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asakura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asakura prevents Hamada from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asakura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asakura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada looking for subs off his back but Asakura has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Asakura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asakura moves nicely into side control.
Hamada on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hamada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Asakura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Asakura working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamada throws Asakura to one side and escapes!
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura scores with a nice head shot.
Asakura drives through and clinches with Hamada against the cage.
Hamada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asakura cracks Hamada with a nice body shot.
Hamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Hamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Despite the aggression on Hamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.
Hamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Hamada throws a body kick that misses.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Hamada's defenses.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Asakura misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily.
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Hamada.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Asakura gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamada tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamada tries to pull guard but Asakura won't allow it.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Asakura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura keeps control of Hamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asakura prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamada avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Donk. Asakura catches Hamada right on the button with a cross.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around?
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hamada. Hamada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamada loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamada eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hamada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Hamada misses the jab.
Asakura clobbers Hamada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hamada tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamada. That's going to slow Asakura down.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Hamada moved away.
Hamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a thumping low kick.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamada throws a leg kick that misses.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hamada throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt - Asakura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Hamada backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Hamada throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a left to the body.
Asakura gets caught flat footed, as Hamada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Asakura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hamada has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four 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!
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hamada goes for a takedown attempt but Asakura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Hamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura catches Hamada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hamada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Hamada ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asakura with a hook.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Hamada ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asakura is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Asakura circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Hamada knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura has Hamada up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hamada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asakura lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamada lands in his opponent's guard.
Asakura is trying to control the position but Hamada postures up.
Asakura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hamada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hamada throwing strikes from guard but Asakura blocks nicely.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura is trying to keep Hamada in close.
Hamada throwing strikes but missing.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Asakura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamada.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand.
Asakura forces Hamada back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamada jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Hamada around his waist. Hamada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Hamada throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamada to score with a decent uppercut.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamada misses with a hook to the body
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Asakura with that takedown attempt.
Hamada throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Hamada was not able to check.
Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asakura clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamada at a distance.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
Asakura misses with a hook. Hamada ducked under it nicely.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamada momentarily.
Asakura connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura fails with the takedown.
Hamada only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
After winning the bout, Tyson Asakura 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Barkley (ranked 1711 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 242 p4p, 218 weight class). Nick Barkley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley throws a leg kick but Blikstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blikstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barkley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Blikstein as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws the left hand but Blikstein avoids the punch easily.
Blikstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.
Barkley lands a jab to Blikstein's midsection.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Blikstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Barkley has double underhooks.
Blikstein managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Blikstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Blikstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blikstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of 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!
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
Blikstein throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Blikstein controls his hands.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Blikstein looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blikstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blikstein blocking some punches.
Blikstein lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Blikstein avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling the position.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blikstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Blikstein takes a shot to the head.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Blikstein's head.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Blikstein controls his hands.
Barkley stops a takedown attempt from Blikstein.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley tries a knee to the head but Blikstein blocks it.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Blikstein being controlled against the cage.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
Barkley is working Blikstein over against the cage.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley looking to throw knees to the head but Blikstein is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barkley cracks Blikstein with a hook to the temple - Blikstein is on wobbly legs here! Barkley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Blikstein falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barkley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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 Violent Femme (ranked 824 p4p, 507 weight class) and Saggy Dinglestomper (ranked 96 p4p, 63 weight class). Violent Femme had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Violent Femme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saggy Dinglestomper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme swings for the body but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Dinglestomper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinglestomper slips under a jab.
Dinglestomper misses with a leg kick.
Femme appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinglestomper.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dinglestomper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinglestomper throws a shot from downtown. Femme moves away and avoids it.
Dinglestomper wants to slow Femme down by chopping away at his legs.
Femme throws a jab when Dinglestomper was well out of range.
Dinglestomper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Femme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and clinches.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinglestomper breaks the clinch.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinglestomper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Femmes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinglestomper closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme working aggressively here.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinglestomper stalling against the cage.
I was talking to Femme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinglestomper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme misses with the head strike.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
Femme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinglestomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinglestomper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Femme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Femme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Dinglestomper tenderised Femme's leg. Femme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Femme.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
A big left from Femme misses.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and clinches.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper.
A short left from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lands a hook that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinglestomper working aggressively here.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Femme as the two fighters clinch.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a head punch that misses.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper is working Femme over against the cage.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dinglestomper.
Femme breaks from the clinch.
Femme misses with a hook. Dinglestomper ducked under it nicely.
Dinglestomper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Femme with a body shot.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinglestomper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Femme checks it well.
Femme swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dinglestomper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinglestomper looks for the body kick but Femme saw that one coming.
Dinglestomper looks to land a body kick but Femme moved away.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Dinglestomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dinglestomper.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinglestomper at a distance.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Dinglestomper's belly button to the back.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme sets himself, and Dinglestomper steps forward looking for the clinch! Femme avoids it this time.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice body shot.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Dinglestomper moved out of range nicely.
Dinglestomper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinglestomper. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinglestomper moves forwards but Femme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice body kick.
Femme swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinglestomper.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Femme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme lands with a straight right. Dinglestomper didn't see that one coming.
Dinglestomper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a looping left.
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinglestomper in his tracks.
Dinglestomper slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper takes one to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper scores with a kick to the body.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme lands a jab to the head.
Femme misses the jab.
Dinglestomper lands with a nice body punch.
Dinglestomper drives through and clinches with Femme against the cage.
Dinglestomper tries a body shot but Femme blocks it.
Femme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with an uppercut but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Femme misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinglestomper.
Femme manages to break the clinch.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme dips to his left and cracks Dinglestomper with an uppercut!
Dinglestomper cracks Femme with a good jab.
Femme avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saggy Dinglestomper 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.
Femme throws a hook but Dinglestomper avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Dinglestomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Femme's knee momentarily.
Femme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinglestomper under the eye.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Femme avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Dinglestomper 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.
It looked like Femme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinglestomper misses the shot to the body.
Femme digs a good hook to Dinglestomper's body.
Dinglestomper slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinglestomper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinglestomper moves away.
Dinglestomper lands with a hook. Femme tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Femme lands with a cross.
Dinglestomper connects with an inside leg kick.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinglestomper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Femme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinglestomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinglestomper. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Femme avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinglestomper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Femmes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinglestomper.
Femme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinglestomper scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinglestomper avoids the body shot from Femme.
Dinglestomper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Femme throws a body punch but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Femme sets himself, and Dinglestomper steps forward looking for the clinch! Femme avoids it this time.
Dinglestomper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinglestomper lands with a shot to the body.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Dinglestomper lands an overhand right.
Femme jabs Dinglestomper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinglestomper is just out of range.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinglestomper with a nice calf kick.
Some wild striking there from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
The fighters circling - Dinglestomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinglestomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Femme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Femme.
Femme scores with a decent looking hook.
Dinglestomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme jabs Dinglestomper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinglestomper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Femme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinglestomper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
Femme lands with an overhand left.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinglestomper moves forwards but Femme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a head kick. That will keep Femme thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a body punch but Femme moves out of range.
Femme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Femme misses.
Dinglestomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Dinglestomper just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
Femme connects with a jab.
Dinglestomper instigates a clinch.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Femme manages to break the clinch.
Femme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Femme connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinglestomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Dinglestomper's head but Dinglestomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up but Femme circles away and keeps his distance.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinglestomper moves in looking to clinch but Femme pushes him off.
Dinglestomper scores with a decent looking hook.
Dinglestomper scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme throws a jab when Dinglestomper was well out of range.
Femme cracks Dinglestomper with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Dinglestomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Femme throws an off balance right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a low kick, right behind Femme 's knee.
Femme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinglestomper. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme lands a slapping body shot.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinglestomper slips under a jab.
Dinglestomper moves into the clinch.
Saggy Dinglestomper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinglestomper.
Good body shot from Femme.
Femme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
Dinglestomper blocking some punches.
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinglestomper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Femme or not.
Dinglestomper lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
Femme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Femme slips a jab from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Femme sizes up Dinglestomper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dinglestomper instigates a clinch.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Femme blocks it well.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme moves away from the strike by Dinglestomper.
Femme takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Femme is looking to counter punch.
Femme moves away from the strike by Dinglestomper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinglestomper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinglestomper has Femme up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Femme tries to work over Dinglestomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Dinglestomper has him pressed against the cage.
Dinglestomper lands an uppercut.
Femme misses with the head strike.
Femme digs a right hand underneath Dinglestomper's ribcage. Dinglestomper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dinglestomper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Femme.
Femme blocks an uppercut.
Femme blocks an uppercut.
Femme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Femme prevents a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme has had enough of the clinch but Dinglestomper keeps him there for the moment.
Femme blocking some punches.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Femme.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Femme.
Femme tries to break free but Dinglestomper pushes him back against the cage.
Dinglestomper keeps control of Femme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dinglestomper has a couple of punches blocked by Femme.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinglestomper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinglestomper scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinglestomper blocking some punches.
Dinglestomper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dinglestomper as the two fighters clinch.
Femme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Femme prevents a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper can't find room to land a body shot as Femme controls the action.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinglestomper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Femme.
Femme is trying to break free.
Femme is trying to break free.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Femme avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Dinglestomper blocking some punches.
Femme is trying to force a seperation but Dinglestomper has the dominant position.
Dinglestomper breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Femme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinglestomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinglestomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Dinglestomper throws out a counter right but Femme avoids it with no problem.
Femme avoids the head kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper slips under a jab from Femme.
Femme slips under a jab from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dinglestomper has time to react.
Dinglestomper tries to close the distance and clinch but Femme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Femme gets tackled into the cage by Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme is looking to break free of the clinch but Dinglestomper has double underhooks.
Femme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Femme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Femme manages to break the clinch.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Dinglestomper throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinglestomper moves away.
Dinglestomper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Femme.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinglestomper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme slips a jab from Dinglestomper.
Femme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saggy Dinglestomper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dinglestomper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saggy Dinglestomper!
Saggy Dinglestomper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1236 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 168 p4p, 228 weight class). Thiago Araujo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Techno Viking's chin.
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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 30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Viking misses.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Araujo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
Araujo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Araujo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Araujo tries a body shot but Viking blocks it.
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Viking swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Viking holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Araujo fails to land.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking just leaning against Araujo, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Viking.
Viking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Araujo pulls Viking into guard.
Viking wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking controlling from the top position.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viking decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Viking misses with a low kick.
Viking lands a really nice looking cross but Araujo seems unphased.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viking sprawls well. Viking wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo slips a straight right by Viking.
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Viking waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Araujo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Araujo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Araujo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viking is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viking wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position.
Viking slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Viking is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viking tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viking misses with a hook. Araujo ducked under it nicely.
Araujo ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Araujo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viking swivels and escapes.
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Techno Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viking.
Araujo blocks a jab.
Viking throws out a powerful jab.
Araujo looks to clinch
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.
Araujo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Viking's half guard.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Araujo drives through and clinches with Viking against the cage.
Viking's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Viking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Viking has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land.
Viking working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Viking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viking working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araujo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking lands with a light punch inside.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but Araujo blocks with his arms.
Araujo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viking throws a knee to the head but misses.
Araujo seems to have got his legs back now.
Viking throws a knee to the head but misses.
Araujo lands a left hand.
Viking working aggressively here.
Araujo is trying to break the clinch but Viking is controlling him.
Araujo digs a right hand into Viking's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viking's gas tank.
Araujo misses with some punches.
Araujo misses with a punch on the inside.
Viking lands a hook that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Viking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Araujo lands with a light punch inside.
Araujo wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araujo.
Araujo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Araujo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Viking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking stalling in the clinch.
Viking misses with some punches.
Viking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking slowing the pace effectively.
Viking misses with some punches.
Viking lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viking lands with a left to the head.
Viking taking a breather.
Araujo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Viking is keeping busy.
Araujo pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viking controls the pace.
Viking gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Viking missing with a left hand there. Araujo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viking defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Viking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Viking releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Araujo blocking some punches.
Viking lands a hook that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Viking.
Viking slows down the pace here.
Viking throws a punch but it's blocked by Araujo.
Viking is stalling here.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Viking has a couple of punches blocked by Araujo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo takes a shot to the head.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Viking holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
Araujo manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Viking has passed one foot through into half guard.
Viking is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Viking stands up from half guard.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viking's waist but Viking gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Araujo walks straight into a right hand from Viking - that's dropped him! Viking jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Araujo from any more punishment! Araujo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Techno Viking!
Our winner, Techno Viking, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 544 p4p, 942 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 79 p4p, 133 weight class). MacArthur Jnr's entrance music is barbarian pipe band. A fine choice. Will Wrecks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 44 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecks cracks MacArthur Jnr's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! MacArthur Jnr slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Wrecks can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Wrecks!
A very excited looking Will Wrecks 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 517 p4p, 563 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 79 p4p, 87 weight class). Urameshi comes into the arena with Smile Bomb blaring out of the sound system. Itzpapalotltotec is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 38 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a takedown attempt - Urameshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Urameshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Itzpapalotltotec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs at Urameshi's body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Urameshi enables Itzpapalotltotec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Urameshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Urameshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Itzpapalotltotec is controlling him.
Urameshi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec breaks from the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice straight punches there by Itzpapalotltotec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itzpapalotltotec is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a double jab
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi moves out of range as Itzpapalotltotec strikes.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi gets caught flat footed, as Itzpapalotltotec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Itzpapalotltotec isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec controls from within his opponent's guard.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Itzpapalotltotec isn't so interested in that idea.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Itzpapalotltotec manages to pass to side control.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to free his trapped foot but Urameshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Urameshi pushes Itzpapalotltotec off and gets back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a two punch combo.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Itzpapalotltotec's head back.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urameshi thinking.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice looking jab.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a predictable looking body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Itzpapalotltotec seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Itzpapalotltotec looks for a takedown but Urameshi sprawls well.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urameshi pinned against the cage. Urameshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Itzpapalotltotec scores with a four punch combination!
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Itzpapalotltotec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi walks into a straight right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the body punch
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Itzpapalotltotec thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Imani Idowu (ranked 358 p4p, 442 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 42 p4p, 51 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Imani Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Idowu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Idowu does no damage.
Aalto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Idowu misses.
Idowu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aalto finds it's way round the side to connect with Idowu's head.
Idowu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Idowu is pulling down on Aalto's head. It's preventing any offense from Aalto, at least for the moment.
Aalto tries to free his leg and advance position but Idowu is retaining full guard.
Aalto trying to move into half guard but instead Idowu has managed to sweep!
Idowu content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu preventing the sweep.
Aalto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Idowu has picked Aalto up and slammed him! Aalto can't keep hold of the triangle and Idowu manages to pass to side control!
Idowu taking a breather here.
Aalto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idowu controlling the position from side mount.
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idowu wants to control but Aalto is keeping him busy.
Aalto tries to buck Idowu off but Idowu is having none of it.
Aalto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Idowu decides to stand back up. Idowu steps back and let's Aalto get back to his feet.
Idowu avoids the body shot from Aalto.
Idowu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aalto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
and Idowu counters with a nice body shot.
Aalto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Idowu throws a leg kick
and Idowu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idowu lunges at Aalto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aalto's hand.
Idowu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Idowu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Imani Idowu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Aalto misses
and Idowu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Idowu is out of range.
It looked like Idowu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Aalto.
Idowu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
As Aalto backs away, Idowu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idowu.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Idowu slips under a jab.
Idowu moves away from the strike by Aalto.
Idowu is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Aalto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aalto.
Idowu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A combination from Idowu does no damage.
Aalto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aalto darts in looking for a takedown but Idowu gets double underhooks and turns Aalto into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto drives through with a takedown into Idowu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Idowu pushes Aalto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but Idowu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Idowu throws a big counter combination but Aalto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto lands a slapping body shot.
Aalto throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto blocks a head kick by Idowu.
Aalto clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idowu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idowu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Aalto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aalto lands a right hand.
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Still in the clinch, Aalto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Idowu works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Aalto manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aalto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Idowu has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Aalto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to sweep here but Idowu controlling him for the moment.
Idowu wants to pass the guard but Aalto is keeping the position.
Idowu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aalto is on top in guard.
Idowu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Aalto throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Idowu blocks nicely.
Aalto tries to free his leg and advance position but Idowu is retaining full guard.
Aalto throws a big elbow that misses.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idowu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aalto is working Idowu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idowu keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass.
Aalto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Idowu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Idowu is controlling Aalto's posture.
Imani Idowu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Idowu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Idowu pulls Aalto in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Idowu. No joy for Aalto on that attempt.
Idowu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Imani Idowu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Aalto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aalto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Idowu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aalto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Idowu holds on to Aalto's head and controls the position momentarily.
Aalto tries to move to full mount but Idowu actually manages to regain half guard.
Aalto thows a huge punch but Idowu dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto wants to free his trapped foot but Idowu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Idowu trying to hold on to Aalto's head to control him but Aalto postures up.
Idowu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Idowu reverses the position - he's now on top in Aalto's guard.
Idowu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aalto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Idowu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aalto is looking for a triangle but Idowu pushes his legs off easily.
Aalto wants to sweep but no luck.
Idowu stands up from Aalto's guard - Idowu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Idowu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aalto doesn't seem bothered though.
Aalto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto has his takedown stuffed
and Idowu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aalto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idowu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idowu just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Aalto misses.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Aalto throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Aalto only half commits.
Idowu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu just misses with a punch to the body.
Imani Idowu is winning the standup battle so far.
Idowu blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idowu.
Idowu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aalto at a distance.
Idowu moves forwards but Aalto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idowu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aalto's head.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Idowu defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Idowu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aalto's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu is positioning himself well to prevent Aalto advancing to mount.
Aalto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idowu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imani Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aalto misses with a head shot. Idowu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aalto passes Idowu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michael Aalto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Idowu wants to get back to his feet.
Idowu gets full guard.
Idowu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Idowu working for a triangle but Aalto defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imani Idowu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aalto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Imani Idowu!
A very excited looking Imani Idowu 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 Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 49 p4p, 184 weight class) and Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 7 p4p, 25 weight class). Chulalongkorn has chosen Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder as his entrance music. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn misses with a wild body shot.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulalongkorn off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulalongkorn off the cage and back into range.
Chulalongkorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chulalongkorn takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Chulalongkorn moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulalongkorn.
It looks like Sitsongrit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chulalongkorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chulalongkorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulalongkorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chulalongkorn has time to react.
Chulalongkorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Chulalongkorn off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chulalongkorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit catches Chulalongkorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chulalongkorn throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Chulalongkorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chulalongkorn scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit cracks Chulalongkorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chulalongkorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chulalongkorn misses with a straight right.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Chulalongkorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Chulalongkorn's front leg with a kick but Chulalongkorn checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Chulalongkorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Chulalongkorn tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chulalongkorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chulalongkorn scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit'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.
Chulalongkorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Chulalongkorn dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulalongkorn.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Chulalongkorn off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Chulalongkorn scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Chulalongkorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Chulalongkorn breaks away
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Chulalongkorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chulalongkorn defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Chulalongkorn avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Chulalongkorn off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chulalongkorn can do to turn this around?
Chulalongkorn moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Chulalongkorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Chulalongkorn with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chulalongkorn walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and clinches.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Chulalongkorn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chulalongkorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chulalongkorn throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Chulalongkorn down.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Sitsongrit backs off Chulalongkorn throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit thumps Chulalongkorn with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Chulalongkorn should have avoided that one.
Chulalongkorn checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chulalongkorn throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chulalongkorn momentarily.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping left.
Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
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!
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chulalongkorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Chulalongkorn knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chulalongkorn clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Chulalongkorn pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chulalongkorn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sitsongrit is looking to defend but Chulalongkorn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sitsongrit! Chulalongkorn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sitsongrit taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you for the retirement party! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leyte Gulf (ranked 100 p4p, 231 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 13 p4p, 35 weight class). Gulf's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Matsuda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gojira - Another World. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tanaka Matsuda enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt.
Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
A quick step to the side and Gulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Gulf leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gulf closes the distance but Matsuda moves to the side
and Matsuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsuda.
Gulf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsuda passes into side control.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Gulf is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gulf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gulf is trying to work for a sweep but Matsuda has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf working to try and regain half guard.
Matsuda with good strikes from the mount here!
Matsuda landing shots from mount.
Gulf tries to reverse the position but Matsuda maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda raining down shots from the mount!
Matsuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gulf is trying to escape the mount.
Matsuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gulf is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf is looking to get to half guard.
Gulf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsuda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gulf trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gulf defends it well.
Gulf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gulf has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsuda won't allow Gulf to sweep him here.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
Gulf is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Gulf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsuda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Gulf's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
That's time! Gulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gulf is trying to defend but Matsuda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matsuda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gulf wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Matsuda is thwarting Gulf's attempts to control the position.
Gulf is looking to improve his position.
Gulf won't allow Matsuda to pass to mount.
Gulf has hold of Matsuda's hands but Matsuda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gulf is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
Gulf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Gulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsuda is pressing down on Gulf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gulf is holding on for now.
Gulf is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Gulf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gulf taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard.
Gulf is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but Gulf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsuda is looking for a kimura here.
Matsuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsuda is looking to advance position but Gulf won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
Gulf tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg.
Gulf trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gulf, not yet.
Gulf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsuda controls the pace.
Gulf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda postures up in Gulf's guard and throws a big left but Gulf blocks it.
Matsuda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gulf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuda has passed into side control.
Matsuda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gulf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gulf is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulf keeps working.
Gulf is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda looks up at the clock and then as Gulf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matsuda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working the body and head with strikes.
Matsuda advances to mount.
Matsuda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsuda breaks from Gulf's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Matsuda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gulf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gulf throwing strikes from guard but Matsuda blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda is looking for a triangle but Gulf pushes his legs off easily.
Gulf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gulf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulf.
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. Gulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda lands a head shot.
Matsuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gulf scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuda should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulf catches Matsuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf misses with a hook
letting Matsuda counter with a right hand.
Gulf misses with a double jab.
Matsuda throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuda.
Gulf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Gulf scores with a hook.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Gulf throws out a leg kick but Matsuda moves out of range and Gulf only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Matsuda scores with a hook.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Matsuda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gulf at a distance.
Gulf slips under a jab from Matsuda.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda works Gulf's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuda, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda lands with an uppercut that bounces Gulf off the cage and back into range.
Gulf blocks a jab.
Matsuda punishes Gulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Gulf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuda throws a shot to the body.
Gulf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuda in his tracks.
Matsuda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gulf defends well and Matsuda ends up having to push Gulf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matsuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda takes a swing at Gulf's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsuda throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gulf moves away.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gulf misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Gulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Matsuda misses
and Gulf counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Matsuda with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
A very excited looking Tanaka Matsuda 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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