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SYN 944 Maluga vs. Leifsson V PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dilbrandt (ranked 3465 p4p, 4699 weight class) and Nou Hematopoye (ranked 309 p4p, 345 weight class). Dilbrandt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock the Dragon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nou Hematopoye!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hematopoye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hematopoye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hematopoye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Hematopoye with a series of wild strikes but Hematopoye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hematopoye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hematopoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hematopoye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hematopoye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Hematopoye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hematopoye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dilbrandt with a body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Hematopoye just misses with a punch to the body.
Hematopoye just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Hematopoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hematopoye misses with a right hand
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Hematopoye loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Hematopoye throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hematopoye.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hematopoye.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Despite the aggression on Hematopoye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hematopoye slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hematopoye.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hematopoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Hematopoye swings widly with a right hand
and Hematopoye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hematopoye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
 Hematopoye is rocked!
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Hematopoye.
Nice uppercut lands for Hematopoye. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Hematopoye is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Hematopoye misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge left! Hematopoye is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dilbrandt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hematopoye from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dilbrandt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Dilbrandt thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 1618 p4p, 2513 weight class) and Marton Csemy (ranked 94 p4p, 146 weight class). Csemy has chosen Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marton Csemy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Narz blocks the leg kick.
Narz swings for the body but Csemy moves out of range.
Narz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Csemy, pushing him back against the cage.
Csemy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narz tries a body shot but Csemy blocks it.
Csemy prevents a body shot from Narz.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Csemy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Csemy.
Csemy lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Csemy blocks a body shot from Narz.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Narz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Csemy takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Csemy lands a shoulder strike.
Csemy lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Csemy lands a shoulder strike.
Csemy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Narz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Csemy can turn it around.
Narz pushes Csemy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Csemy misses with a punch on the inside.
Csemy lands with a short shot to the head.
Csemy can't find room to land a body shot as Narz controls the action.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz breaks the clinch.
Csemy misses with the combination.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Csemy counters with a straight right hand.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Csemy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Csemy counters with a low kick, right behind Narz 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csemy punishes Narz's body with a nice straight punch.
Narz looks to land a body kick but Csemy moved away.
Narz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Csemy's sensitive parts.
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
Csemy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Narz on the side of the head.
A low kick from Narz misses
and Csemy counters with a nice body shot.
Narz is looking to wear down Csemy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Narz misses
and Csemy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Csemy moves out of range of the leg kick from Narz.
Narz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Narz tries to clinch up
and Csemy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Narz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Csemy tries a head kick but it misses.
Narz slips a straight right by Csemy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narz slips a jab from Csemy.
A big right from Csemy misses.
Csemy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narz dips to his left and cracks Csemy with an uppercut!
Narz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Csemy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Csemy misses.
Narz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Csemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Narz misses
and Csemy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narz swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Csemy defending well as Narz loads up on a big left hand.
Csemy blocks a low kick nicely.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Csemy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Narz misses
and Csemy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narz throws a head kick but Csemy moves out of range.
A big left from Narz misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Csemy! But no joy.
Csemy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Narz takes a step back to recover.
Narz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Csemy.
Narz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narz. That's going to slow Csemy down.
Csemy scores with a jab.
Csemy lands a big head kick that sends Narz tumbling to the mat! Csemy takes a step backwards and waves Narz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Narz is rocked!
Csemy ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Narz's jaw. Narz's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Csemy does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marton Csemy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Steele (ranked 694 p4p, 457 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 97 p4p, 71 weight class). Steele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Manowar - Heart of Steel. Sarethi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue Ice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele slips a straight right by Sarethi.
Sarethi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarethi throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele with a jab.
Sarethi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Sarethi scores with a nice head shot.
 It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Sarethi slips under a jab from Steele.
Sarethi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Steele misses.
Sarethi throws a counter combo.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarethi circles away.
Sarethi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarethi.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele looks for the body kick but Sarethi saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarethi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sarethi needs to keep his hands up - Steele had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Steele.
Sarethi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele punishes Sarethi's body with a nice straight punch.
Sarethi throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarethi works the jab nicely.
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarethi lands an uppercut.
Sarethi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarethi scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sarethi misses with a kick to the body.
Steele defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sarethi finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarethi has time to react.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Sarethi throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele with a nice cross.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarethi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Sarethi controls the action.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sarethi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sarethi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sarethi counter with a right hand.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses.
Sarethi 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 looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Sarethi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarethi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarethi misses with a looping right.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Sarethi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarethi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarethi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to slow Sarethi down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Sarethi blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Sarethi unleashes a big counter combination but Steele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarethi moves away.
Steele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sarethi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sarethi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarethi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarethi.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Sarethi moves away and avoids it.
Sarethi throws a good cross that connects.
Sarethi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarethi.
Sarethi connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sarethi with a hook.
Stanley Steele's cut is getting worse.
Sarethi lands with a good body shot.
Sarethi throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sarethi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarethi throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarethi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarethi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele throws a push kick but Sarethi slaps the foot to one side.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Sarethi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salyn Sarethi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steele clinches up with Sarethi and pushes him back against the cage.
Sarethi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sarethi trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sarethi into the cage.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarethi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sarethi breaks the clinch.
Sarethi cracks Steele with an open hand slap.
Sarethi connects with a crisp jab.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi lands a big uppercut and Steele crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steele looks OK. Sarethi waves Steele back to his feet!
Steele is rocked!
Stanley Steele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele closes the distance but Sarethi moves to the side
and Sarethi counters with a big left hand that crumples Steele! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salyn Sarethi!
After winning the bout, Salyn Sarethi 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ford (ranked 535 p4p, 270 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 53 p4p, 31 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by Trivium - Strife . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Ford is wise to it.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golovkin in his tracks.
Ford throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovkin pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Golovkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ford missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Golovkin.
Ford scores with a knee to the head.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Ford looking to throw knees to the head but Golovkin is blocking nicely.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head.
Ford throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Ford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Golovkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Ford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ford.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford is trying to break the clinch but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golovkin is defending well for now.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Golovkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golovkin moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ford defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Ford.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford breaks the clinch.
Ford swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin tries to land a leg kick but Ford saw it coming and moves away.
Golovkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Golovkin rushes Ford and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head.
Ford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Ford.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin managing to block the knees to the body from Ford.
Ford lands a body punch.
Golovkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Ford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Ford has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but Golovkin blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Golovkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford takes one to the chin there.
Golovkin 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.
Ford takes one on the button.
Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ford takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin is looking to clinch.
Ford is looking to wear down Golovkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Golovkin throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Golovkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin tries to land a leg kick but Ford saw it coming and moves away.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Golovkin with the inside leg kick.
Ford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin jabs at Ford's body.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Golovkin.
Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golovkin takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golovkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Golovkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ford on the side of the head.
Golovkin lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golovkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford keeps the fight on the outside.
Ford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Golovkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin with a nice calf kick.
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Golovkin jabs at Ford's body.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford throws a front kick aimed at Golovkin's knee but Golovkin avoids it well.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Golovkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golovkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golovkin. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Golovkin.
Golovkin rushes Ford and presses him up against the cage.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but Golovkin blocks with his arms.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ford.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Golovkin has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but Golovkin blocks with his arms.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Golovkin feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down.
Golovkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Golovkin connects with a right hand. Ford shakes it off.
Golovkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin takes one on the button.
Golovkin has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ford blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands an uppercut.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Ford blocking some punches.
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!
Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Ford lands a knee to the body.
Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golovkin instigates a clinch.
Ford connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Ford tries a knee to the head but Golovkin blocks it.
Ed Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Ford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golovkin avoids it.
Ford working aggressively here.
Golovkin pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Golovkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Golovkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Ford lands a knee to the head.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford misses with a knee strike.
Golovkin pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golovkin is defending well for now.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Golovkin.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford lands a nice knee to the body.
Ford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ford landing knees to the head.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Golovkin.
Well Golovkin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 380 p4p, 456 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 62 p4p, 76 weight class). Simon Gustafsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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213
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Excellent boxer
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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 32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Gustafsson has Phoenix up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phoenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gustafsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustafsson jumps guard and drags Phoenix to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phoenix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phoenix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phoenix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phoenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Phoenix slows the pace down in half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Phoenix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is controlling the pace.
Gustafsson has a hand on Phoenix's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Phoenix takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson tries to reverse the position but Phoenix maintains control.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phoenix is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix is controlling the pace.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson'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.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Phoenix with a hook.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Phoenix circles away easily
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phoenix!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phoenix is trying to control Gustafsson's posture but Gustafsson avoids it.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phoenix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gustafsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Gustafsson crashes against the mat.
Phoenix wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gustafsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phoenix wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Simon Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phoenix tries to buck Gustafsson off but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Phoenix wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Phoenix is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Phoenix wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four 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.
Gustafsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Phoenix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gustafsson's best efforts.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Gustafsson prevents Phoenix from improving his position.
Phoenix is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phoenix trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Phoenix is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Phoenix manages to get underhooks.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Gustafsson blocks with his arms.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson goes for a takedown attempt but Phoenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix 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.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Gustafsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phoenix sprawls and moves away.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Gustafsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafsson darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson wants a takedown.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix gets through Gustafsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Gustafsson jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with Gustafsson around his waist. Gustafsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix is pressed up against the cage. Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phoenix down to the mat. Phoenix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the temple - Gustafsson is on wobbly legs here! Phoenix swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gustafsson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Phoenix wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix 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 Ultima Koivisto (ranked 265 p4p, 214 weight class) and Yip Man Iii (ranked 43 p4p, 40 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
158
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165
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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 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Koivisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii tries a low kick but Koivisto avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Man Iii cracks Koivisto 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.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man Iii did well to prevent Koivisto getting side control.
Man Iii has one foot on Koivisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koivisto with a body shot.
Koivisto with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii lands with a right hand.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Koivisto.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Koivisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Man Iii lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Koivisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koivisto can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koivisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto with a nice cross.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koivisto walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
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 swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Man Iii tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
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 Ultima Koivisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koivisto with a hook.
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Koivisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koivisto to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Man Iii gets caught flat footed, as Koivisto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man Iii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koivisto.
Man Iii tries to bench press Koivisto off him but Koivisto keeps the position.
Koivisto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koivisto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivisto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man Iii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koivisto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koivisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man Iii keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koivisto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Koivisto trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.
Koivisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man Iii can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Koivisto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man Iii regains half guard, as Koivisto was trying to land strikes.
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koivisto throws a strike but Man Iii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Man Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii keeping full guard, as Koivisto tries to pass.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Koivisto checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
Koivisto tried to counter with a leg kick but Man Iii avoided it.
Man Iii scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Koivisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Iii but Man Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto misses with a leg kick.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Man Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koivisto motions for Man Iii to come forward. Koivisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Koivisto - just one landing.
Koivisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koivisto with a hook.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Man Iii.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koivisto tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Man Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koivisto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
After winning the bout, Ultima Koivisto 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 50 p4p, 17 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 12 p4p, 4 weight class). Garuda comes to the cage accompanied by Djiin Djiin. Randleman has chosen Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garuda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda misses with a left hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Randleman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randleman checks a leg kick nicely.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Garuda thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Randleman tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Randleman checks it.
Randleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda looks to throw a body kick
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randleman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Garuda thumps Randleman with a low kick.
Randleman takes one on the button.
Garuda scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman 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.
Garuda throws a leg kick that misses.
Randleman misses with a hook.
Randleman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garuda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garuda stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garuda lands a big uppercut and Randleman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Randleman looks OK. Garuda waves Randleman back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randleman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Randleman responds with a good body kick, but Garuda manages to step out the way in time.
Randleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garuda.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randleman throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Randleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Randleman throws a counter combo.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.
Randleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garuda. Garuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Garuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Randleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Randleman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randleman looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Garuda.
A jab from Randleman misses.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Garuda works Randleman's body with a nice hook.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Garuda cracks Randleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garuda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Randleman to stand back up!
Randleman is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman leaves his chin hanging out and Garuda seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Randleman crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo De Geno (ranked 23 p4p, 57 weight class) and Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). De Geno comes into the arena with DE MEXICO SONG blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
De Geno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into De Geno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into De Geno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Geno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and De Geno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and De Geno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A right-left combo lands from De Geno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Geno throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabs De Geno right on the nose. De Geno blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Geno is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. De Geno shakes it off.
De Geno misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Geno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling De Geno to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Geno counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
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 lands with an overhand left.
De Geno misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Geno connects with a jab.
De Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of De Geno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
De Geno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. De Geno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Geno works over Sitsongrit's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
De Geno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. De Geno saw that one coming.
De Geno throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow De Geno down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno throws a good cross that connects.
De Geno throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Geno doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but De Geno saw that one coming.
De Geno looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling De Geno to counter with a crisp jab.
De Geno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
De Geno swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works De Geno's body with a nice hook.
De Geno punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
De Geno wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of De Geno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
De Geno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit wants to slow De Geno down by chopping away at his legs.
De Geno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of De Geno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Geno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
De Geno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps De Geno's head back.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from De Geno.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into De Geno's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and De Geno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Geno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Geno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Geno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Geno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
It looked like De Geno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and De Geno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Geno throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by De Geno.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and De Geno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but De Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and De Geno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Geno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Genos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
De Geno tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit cracks De Geno with a good jab.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from De Geno misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Geno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for De Geno's leg but De Geno calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De Geno misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Geno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Geno scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into De Geno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Geno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
De Geno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Geno takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lunges at De Geno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Geno's hand.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
De Geno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab 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!
A big left from De Geno misses.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but De Geno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Geno checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from De Geno.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and De Geno counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from De Geno. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Geno checks a leg kick.
De Geno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit tests De Geno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and De Geno counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
De Geno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. De Geno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Geno's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
De Geno avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
It looked like De Geno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but De Geno checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting De Geno counter with a right hand.
De Geno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
De Geno cracks Sitsongrit on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sitsongrit falls backwards against the cage. De Geno follows up with more strikes that drop Sitsongrit to his knees. De Geno keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sitsongrit! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno retains his bantamweight title!
Pablo De Geno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 9 p4p, 39 weight class) and Mike Okafor (ranked 3 p4p, 8 weight class). Torsten comes to the cage accompanied by Temple of Odin. Mike Okafor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor 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.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Torsten throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Torsten counters by clinching up.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Torsten lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor is trying to break free.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Torsten avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torsten.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Torsten displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okafor up against the cage.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
Okafor lands a right hand.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
Torsten looking to throw knees to the head but Okafor is blocking nicely.
Torsten misses with the head strike.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torsten swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Okafor gets control of Torsten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Okafor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okafor trying to control the position here.
Okafor looking to control.
Torsten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torsten defends well.
Okafor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torsten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torsten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torsten looking to pass the guard.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Torsten from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okafor checks a low kick from Torsten.
Torsten swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Torsten is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torsten checks a leg kick nicely.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Torsten looks to throw a body kick
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torsten momentarily.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torsten.
Torsten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torsten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torsten under the eye.
Torsten lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Okafor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Torsten with an uppercut!
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torsten.
Torsten tried to counter with a leg kick but Okafor avoided it.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Torsten's leg but Torsten calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Torsten misses its target.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Torsten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Okafor scores with a jab. Torsten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torsten misses with a straight left.
Torsten instigates a clinch.
Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Torsten misses.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Torsten avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Torsten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torsten swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Torsten gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Torsten.
It looked like Torsten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor misses with a hook
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torsten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torsten has time to react.
Torsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
Torsten moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Torsten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a hook to the body
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Torsten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Torsten tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten motions for Okafor to come forward. Torsten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torsten connects with the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Torsten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten'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.
Torsten walks into a left hand.
Torsten misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with an inside leg kick.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Torsten slips a straight right by Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Torsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses with a hook. Torsten ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Torsten misses the target.
Torsten checks a leg kick.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
Torsten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking.
Torsten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torsten.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor looks to throw a body kick
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Torsten misses the jab.
Okafor ducks right into an uppercut from Torsten.
Torsten moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Torsten misses the target.
Okafor staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torsten slips a straight right by Okafor.
Torsten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torsten connects with a nice looking jab.
Torsten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor lands a jab.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor checks a low kick from Torsten.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Torsten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torsten moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torsten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Torsten works Okafor's body with a nice hook.
Torsten moves out of range of the strikes.
Torsten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torsten lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's time! Torsten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torsten thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Torsten throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torsten misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torsten swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Torsten will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okafor connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.
Torsten misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Torsten saw it coming and moves away.
Torsten quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Okafor cracks Torsten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Torsten defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Torsten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Torsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Torsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okafor's knee momentarily.
Torsten misses the jab.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Torsten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torsten misses with a jab to the body
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Torsten throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Torsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Torsten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torstens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten misses with a kick to the body
and Torsten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torsten. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor lands with a right hand.
Torsten misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Torsten counters with an inside leg kick.
Torsten jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Torsten misses with a kick to the body.
Torsten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Torsten tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torsten fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Torsten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torsten's sensitive parts.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Torsten misses with a low kick.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Torsten misses the target.
Torsten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Torsten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torsten looks to throw a body kick
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torsten moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Torsten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torsten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torsten moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Torsten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okafor misses with a hook. Torsten ducked under it nicely.
Torsten is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torsten misses with an uppercut.
Okafor 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor moves out of range as Torsten throws a body kick.
Okafor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Torsten.
Torsten blocks a jab.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torsten has time to react.
Torsten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torsten. Torsten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor slips a straight right by Torsten.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torsten on the side of the head.
Torsten misses with a low kick.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor with the inside leg kick.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Okafor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torsten counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 1 p4p, 11 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Maluga comes to the cage accompanied by JUNGLE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maluga throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the side of Maluga's head.
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maluga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range.
Leifsson connects with a body shot.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson scores with a shot to the body.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maluga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson clinches.
Maluga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Maluga is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Leifsson drives through and clinches with Maluga against the cage.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga working aggressively here.
Leifsson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maluga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maluga's efforts to push away.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga working aggressively here.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga is breathing heavily.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson lands a nice uppercut.
Leifsson keeps control of Maluga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leifsson digs a right hand into Maluga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maluga's gas tank.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leifsson.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Maluga's ribcage. Maluga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leifsson cracks Maluga with a nice body shot.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with an elbow strike.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga is rocked!
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maluga throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leifsson lands a body shot.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leifsson drops Maluga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maluga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Maluga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maluga! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leifsson is unloading with more strikes now! Maluga drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Leif Leifsson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Kilo Maluga was interviewed post fight and said 'My name is Kilo. Born to bleed.'.
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