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WVT 67: Smith v Halsti PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Wellington (ranked 3563 p4p, 2409 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 478 p4p, 339 weight class). Logan Justis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington throws a push kick but Justis slaps the foot to one side.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wellington.
Justis avoids the body shot from Wellington.
Justis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Humphrey Wellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justis swings for the body but Wellington moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick there by Wellington.
Justis wants to land a leg kick but Wellington is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis 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.
A solid body kick from Wellington.
Wellington delivers a nice body kick.
Wellington cracks a nice hook into Justis's ribs.
Wellington lands a right hook to the body.
Wellington throws a body kick that misses
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis wants to clinch.
Justis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellington manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Wellington slams his shin into Justis's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justis takes a swing at Wellington's ribcage but misses.
Wellington scores with a nice body kick.
Wellington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
Justis misses with a hook. Wellington ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wellington. That's going to slow Justis down.
Wellington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wellington scoring well with a low kick there.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington punishes Justis's body with a nice straight punch.
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellington.
Justis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wellington.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good work by Justis as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Justis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Justis throws a big shot that misses.
Justis misses with a body punch
and Wellington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellington lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wellington tries to land a body kick
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut.
Justis misses with a hook.
Wellington lands a big head kick that sends Justis tumbling to the mat! Wellington takes a step backwards and waves Justis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Logan Justis has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Justis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellington - the referee stops the clock and Justis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellington. Justis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellington lands a big head kick that sends Justis tumbling to the mat! Wellington takes a step backwards and waves Justis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Justis is rocked!
Justis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Justis is still on wobbly legs! Can Wellington finish him?
Humphrey Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellington moves out of range as Justis strikes.
Wellington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Justis with a nice calf kick.
Justis seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis throws out a leg kick but Wellington moves out of range and Justis only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wellington.
Wellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wellington lands a nice looking body shot.
Wellington scores with a push kick.
Justis tries to clinch up.
It looked like Wellington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justis.
Wellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justis manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington connects with a leg kick.
Wellington throws a low kick but Justis moves out of range easily.
Justis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Justis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wellington thumps Justis with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justis.
Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wellington. Wellington obviously looking to wear him down.
Wellington keeps Justis at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wellington.
Wellington throws a leg kick but Justis moved away.
Justis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wellington jabs Justis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wellington throws a leg kick
and Justis counters with a nice body shot.
Wellington slips a jab from Justis.
Wellington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wellington throws a front kick that sends Justis stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throws out a leg kick but Justis moves out of range and Wellington only half commits.
Wellington lands a nice hook to Justis's body. Justis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wellington lands with a shot to the body.
Justis is breathing heavily.
Justis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wellington doesn't seem bothered though.
Wellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wellington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
Justis fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logan Justis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Justis throws a jab when Wellington was well out of range.
A jab from Wellington finds it's way through Justis's defenses.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick
and Justis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wellington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wellington moves out of range as Justis strikes.
Wellington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Justis will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington throws a leg kick which misses Justis's front leg but catches the back leg as Justis tries to avoid it.
Wellington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Justis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wellington has got the better of the exchanges.
Wellington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wellington scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Wellington.
Justis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wellington thows a body kick. Justis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Justis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wellington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Justis will feel that in the morning.
Wellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington delivers a nice body kick.
Wellington punishes Justis's body with a nice straight punch.
Justis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Justis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellington - the referee stops the clock and Justis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellington. Justis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Justis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wellington throws a shot to the body.
Wellington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Justis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington scores with a nice body kick.
Wellington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Justis if he has to take too many more of those.
Wellington lands a big head kick that sends Justis tumbling to the mat! Wellington takes a step backwards and waves Justis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Justis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wellington 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
In his post fight interview, Humphrey Wellington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Logan Justis had this to say: 'Well shit'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 4159 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Chief Red Eagle (ranked 157 p4p, 125 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsmfimsfnd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsmfimsfnd clinches.
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
Red Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsmfimsfnd backwards.
A short left from Red Eagle.
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsmfimsfnd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BOOM! Red Eagle lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tsmfimsfnd. Tsmfimsfnd tries to recover but Red Eagle is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tsmfimsfnd lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Babyara (ranked 2390 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 115 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 36 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Babyara gets caught napping as Unbelivable dives in and scores a takedown. Babyara manages to retain guard.
Unbelivable throws a big elbow that misses.
Unbelivable drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Unbelivable as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Babyara screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Unbelivable! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Neves (ranked 3742 p4p, 2240 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 171 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ship.
Ship lands a body shot.
Ship lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ship throws a big shot that misses.
Ship lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ship finds it's way through Neves's defenses.
Ship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neves is looking to counter punch.
Ship throws a hook to the side of Neves's head but Neves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves swats away the attempt to clinch by Ship.
It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Ship lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neves doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Ship.
Ship bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neves's head backwards.
Ship misses with a hook
and Neves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship throws out a powerful jab.
Bruno Neves's cut is getting worse.
Ship throws a big shot that misses.
Neves is looking to counter punch.
Ship instigates a clinch.
Neves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ship can't fight it off and eventually Neves manages to take the fight to the floor. Ship looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ship is keeping the position for now.
Neves is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neves controlling the pace.
Neves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ship trying to control but Neves postures up.
Neves trying to pass the guard but Ship defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
Neves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ship has hold of Neves's hands but Neves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neves scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship is trying to get back to full guard.
Ship keeping hold of Neves's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Neves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ship looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Neves!
Ship working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Neves is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship wants to control but Neves is keeping him busy.
Ship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Neves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ship's guard! Nice work there by Neves!
Ship escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves is thwarting Ship's attempts to control the position.
Ship wants to improve his position but Neves is controlling well.
Ship moves into full guard.
Ship controls Neves momentarily but Neves frees himself.
Ship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neves is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves passes into half guard.
Neves slips a nice elbow through Ship's hands, connecting with Ship's forehead.
Ship is trying to control but can't.
Neves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ship knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neves seems to be working for a kimura but Ship defends the submission attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ship is looking to control Neves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ship avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ship lands with an uppercut that bounces Neves off the cage and back into range.
Bruno Neves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Neves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ship fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neves, pushing him back against the cage.
Neves is trying to trip Ship. He has hold of a leg but Ship is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Neves persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ship has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neves trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
Ship keeping full guard, as Neves tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves won't allow Ship to sweep him here.
Neves stands and throws Ship's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ship keeps working.
Ship is looking for a sweep.
Neves tries for a kimura but Ship is defending well.
Ship tries to buck Neves off but Neves is having none of it.
Bruno Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ship keeps working.
Neves working away.
Neves has control of an arm but Ship manages to advance to Neves's back!
Ship working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Neves is doing well to defend. Ship seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Neves is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Ship!
Roman Ship decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 1483 p4p, 1089 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 199 p4p, 146 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryokale moves away.
As Mazzariello backs off Ryokale throws a huge counter combo but Mazzariello manages to avoid it all.
Good work by Ryokale as he checks the leg kick.
Mazzariello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzariello shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ryokale gets back to full guard.
Mazzariello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazzariello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryokale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryokale working a defensive guard but Mazzariello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ryokale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazzariello's best efforts.
Mazzariello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryokale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzariello is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryokale defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryokale is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryokale is staying active underneath Mazzariello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryokale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzariello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzariello's back!
Ryokale is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mazzariello won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ryokale off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruddo Ryokale!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valtteri Badass (ranked 1174 p4p, 1324 weight class) and Zabit Hussein (ranked 154 p4p, 174 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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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 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valtteri Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Hussein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
A jab from Hussein finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Badass throws the left hand but Hussein avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Badass.
It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.
Hussein misses with a body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance.
Badass clinches with his opponent.
Badass prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
Hussein blocking some punches.
Hussein tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Hussein.
Nice cross by Hussein.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Hussein walks into a left hand.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Hussein.
 Badass is rocked!
Hussein drops Badass with a huge uppercut! Badass drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hussein is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 616 p4p, 692 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 93 p4p, 105 weight class). Custer comes to the cage accompanied by Zebrahead - Falling Apart. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Custer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Custer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Custer counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Custer misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Custer 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.
Sirakanian tries to close the distance and clinch but Custer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Custer half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Custer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian rushes Custer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Custer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Custer lands with a left to the head.
Sirakanian misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Custer'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.
Custer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Custer.
Sirakanian misses with a punch to the body.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Custer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Custer.
Custer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Custer lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Custer.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Custer.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Custer or not.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Custer's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Custer.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Custer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands with a right to the head.
Custer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sirakanian works on Custer's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Custer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian tries to throw a body punch but Custer avoids it by throwing Sirakanian back against the cage.
Custer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Sirakanian.
Custer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Custer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Custer takes a shot to the head.
Custer tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
A hook to the body from Custer.
Still in the clinch, Custer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Custer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Custer pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sirakanian throws a head punch that misses.
Custer is leaning against Sirakanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Custer lands a nice shot 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!
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer is pushing Sirakanian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Custer.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
A short right from Custer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Custer.
Custer throws a head punch that misses.
Custer lands with a short shot to the head.
Custer lands a left hand.
Custer is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Sirakanian looks winded!
Custer slows down the pace here.
Custer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Custer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Custer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Custer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirakanian.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian cracks Custer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Custer misses with a wild combination.
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Custer throws a leg kick which misses Sirakanian's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirakanian tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Custer down.
Sirakanian tries to clinch
and Custer counters with a good low kick that Sirakanian was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian instigates a clinch.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Custer prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Custer misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Custer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirakanian can do to turn this around?
Custer blocking some punches.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirakanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Custer scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Nice body punch from Custer.
Custer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Custer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Custer controls his hands.
Jesse Custer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Custer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sirakanian after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Custer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer prevents a body shot from Sirakanian.
Custer presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sirakanian is breathing heavily.
Custer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Custer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Custer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sirakanians head.
Custer presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Sirakanian prevents a body shot from Custer.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Custer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Custer lands a body shot.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
Custer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
A nice left hand lands by Custer.
Custer is struggling to control the position.
Custer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Custer.
Custer lands with a light punch inside.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Custer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Custer lands a right hand.
Custer cracks Sirakanian with a nice body shot.
Custer is pushing Sirakanian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Custer as the two fighters clinch.
Custer presses Sirakanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer is leaning against Sirakanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer lands a body shot.
Custer leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Custer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Custer.
A short right from Custer.
Sirakanian is rocked!
Nice body punch from Custer.
Sirakanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
Custer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sirakanian seems to have recovered his senses.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer is working Sirakanian over against the cage.
Custer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Custer.
A left hand lands to the body for Custer.
Custer taking a breather.
Custer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice leg kick from Custer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian closes the distance but Custer moves to the side
and Custer counters with a big right hand! Oh Sirakanian is in trouble here! Custer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
An out of breath Jesse Custer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 577 p4p, 721 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 29 p4p, 34 weight class). Fisticuffs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All Eyez On Me - Tupac kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Fisticuffs.
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Fisticuffs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisticuffs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Fisticuffs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisticuffs! But no joy.
A big right from Fisticuffs misses.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Fisticuffs is quick to defend against it.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Fisticuffs sees coming a mile off.
Fisticuffs throws an off balance right hand
so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
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!
Fisticuffs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Fisticuffs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisticuffs can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fisticuffs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Fisticuffs's head but Fisticuffs avoids it well.
Thompson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fisticuffs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson wants to control but Fisticuffs is keeping him busy.
Fisticuffs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fisticuffs defending against the ground and pound.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Thompson happy to just control the position for now.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thompson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thompson prevents Fisticuffs from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs is trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fisticuffs is rocked!
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fisticuffs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fisticuffs is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson crunches a massive hammerfist down on Fisticuffs - he's out! Thompson Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
After the big win, Ricky Thompson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 353 p4p, 405 weight class) and Aron Egomi (ranked 23 p4p, 27 weight class). Egomi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hand of doom by Manowar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aron Egomi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu tries to clinch there but Egomi circles away.
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Egomi back into the cage.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egomi.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egomi jumps guard but Veainu stands there with Egomi around his waist. Egomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egomi throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu presses Egomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Egomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egomi tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egomi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egomi is stalling here.
Egomi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Veainu is trying to keep an underhook but Egomi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Veainu won't allow Egomi to pass to mount.
Veainu wants to control but Egomi is keeping busy.
Egomi is trying to work for a kimura but Veainu is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu is looking for a sweep. Egomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Egomi is looking to stall here but Veainu recovers full guard.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Egomi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Egomi from controlling successfully.
Egomi is fighting to break Veainu's control of his arms but Veainu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Egomi from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu controlling Egomi's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Egomi lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Egomi lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egomi throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Egomi! Veainu lets Egomi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Egomi is rocked!
It looks like Aron Egomi has been cut.
Egomi tries to clinch up
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Egomi is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Egomi looks winded!
Egomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 126 p4p, 189 weight class) and Royal Halsti (ranked 22 p4p, 31 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by IS THIS LOVE. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royal Halsti!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halsti throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Halsti throws out a powerful jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with a straight right.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halsti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halsti throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Halsti has a takedown stuffed.
Halsti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Halsti throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Halsti misses.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick from Halsti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Halsti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith wants to slow Halsti down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halsti works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti with a hook.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Halsti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halsti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Halsti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Halsti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Halsti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Halsti throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halsti tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Halsti is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Halsti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halsti misses with a looping right.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Halsti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Halsti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halsti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Halsti's head back.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Halsti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Halsti drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halsti is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Halsti throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Halsti off balance momentarily.
Halsti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Halsti duly obliges.
Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Royal Halsti!
Our winner, Royal Halsti, 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.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.
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