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Sucker Punch Pro Series 216 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaudell Beckham Jr (ranked 1696 p4p, 1448 weight class) and Shen Po (ranked 248 p4p, 218 weight class). Po comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaudell Beckham Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Po.
Beckham Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Po is working Beckham Jr over against the cage.
Po works on Beckham Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
Po blocks the elbow strike.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po blocking some punches.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po lands with a left to the head.
Po tries a body shot but Beckham Jr blocks it.
Po lands with a left to the head.
Po gets through Beckham Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po dodges an elbow strike from Beckham Jr.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Beckham Jr avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckham Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckham Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Po.
Po lands a body punch in the clinch.
Po has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beckham Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Po can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckham Jr controls his hands.
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 It looks like Beaudell Beckham Jr has been cut.
Beckham Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckham Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beckham Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Po or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham Jr.
Po lands a left hand.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Beckham Jr avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Po misses with some punches.
Beckham Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beckham Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr prevents a body shot from Po.
Po prevents a body shot from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr pushes Po back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beckham Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckham Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Beckham Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Beckham Jr.
Po lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beckham Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beckham Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Po is leaning against Beckham Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Po presses Beckham Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beckham Jr prevents a body shot from Po.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po blocking some punches.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po fails to pull guard.
A short right from Po on the inside.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Po avoiding damage as Beckham Jr throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po.
Still in the clinch, Beckham Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po cracks Beckham Jr with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beckham Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Po creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Po.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Po tries to work over Beckham Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beckham Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Po tries a body shot but Beckham Jr blocks it.
Beckham Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Po lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Po tries a body shot but Beckham Jr blocks it.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Beckham Jr controls the action.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Po.
Po misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Beckham Jr.
Po blocks an elbow strike from Beckham Jr.
Po misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Po.
Po pushes Beckham Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beckham Jr is breathing heavily.
Beckham Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Po tries to land knees in the clinch but Beckham Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Po has hold of one of Beckham Jr's legs. Beckham Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Po gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Beckham Jr looking to control.
Po wants to control from the top but Beckham Jr keeps moving.
Beckham Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Po advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Beckham Jr is trying to escape and Po transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Beckham Jr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Po! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shen Po!
During a confident post fight interview, Shen Po thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 1697 p4p, 1127 weight class) and Lou Slugger (ranked 216 p4p, 153 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by barbarian pipe band. Slugger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slugger! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slugger checks it well.
Slugger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slugger blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slugger scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Slugger with a low kick.
Slugger misses with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slugger counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
Slugger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slugger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slugger moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Slugger ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugger throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacArthur Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slugger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Jnrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
Slugger throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Slugger avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
Slugger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a poor cross that misses
and Slugger counters with a nice kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Slugger seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slugger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way round the side to connect with Slugger's head.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. That's going to slow Slugger down.
MacArthur Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slugger misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slugger's head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Slugger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slugger tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Jnr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slugger tries to move into range but MacArthur Jnr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slugger is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
Slugger is looking for the big counter here.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slugger.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Slugger counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Jnr 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Slugger saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr cracks a nice hook into Slugger's ribs.
Slugger throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throwing a counter right hand but Slugger manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Slugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a right hand
enabling Slugger to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slugger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
and Slugger counters with a nice kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Slugger saw that one coming.
Slugger flicks out a counter leg kick but MacArthur Jnr steps away.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head kick!
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 Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Slugger avoids a kick to the body.
Slugger tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slugger throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Jnr.
Slugger throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Slugger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Slugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Slugger's ribs.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Slugger throws a combination that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Jnr tests Slugger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slugger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slugger.
Slugger defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Slugger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur Jnr tries a low kick but Slugger avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Slugger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slugger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slugger lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacArthur Jnr will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick but Slugger moves out of range.
Slugger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slugger.
Slugger blocks a head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Slugger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
Slugger slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slugger feints a counter leg kick.
Slugger blocks the body kick.
Slugger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr thuds a left hand into Slugger's body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Slugger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Slugger is out of range.
Slugger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Slugger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slugger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a right hand
and Slugger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Slugger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur Jnr circles away quickly and effectively.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a good body shot.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slugger feints a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Slugger moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Slugger.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr is predictable there
and Slugger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Slugger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, MacArthur Jnr has got the better of the exchanges.
Slugger misses with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Slugger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slugger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slugger.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slugger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slugger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Slugger is out of range.
Slugger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Slugger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a right hand to the body.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a poor cross that misses
and Slugger counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Slugger slips the punch.
A nice side step and Slugger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Slugger.
Slugger counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slugger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind Slugger 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Slugger checks it.
Slugger moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
A little jabbing left from Slugger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy head kick
and MacArthur Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a good body shot.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slugger.
Slugger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Slugger avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Slugger was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head kick. Slugger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lou Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slugger tries to bum rush MacArthur Jnr with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacArthur Jnr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Slugger.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Slugger with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slugger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Slugger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slugger counters with a huge head kick that drops MacArthur Jnr! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 1537 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Ronan Darongo (ranked 198 p4p, 167 weight class). Darongo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chaos And Destruction. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chontamenti is defended easily by Darongo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chontamenti is defended easily by Darongo.
A low kick lands for Darongo.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chontamenti is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti throws a lazy uppercut
and Darongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darongo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Chontamenti misses
and Darongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darongo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darongo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chontamenti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darongo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chontamenti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chontamenti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darongo sprawls and moves away.
Chontamenti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darongo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darongo slips a straight right by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a lazy uppercut
and Darongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chontamenti scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darongo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chontamenti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darongo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Ronan Darongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut
and Darongo counters with a good low kick that Chontamenti was not able to check.
Darongo looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
Chontamenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Darongo off the cage and back into range.
Darongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darongo stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darongo connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
Jab from Darongo.
Darongo avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Darongo's ribcage but misses.
Darongo works over Chontamenti's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darongo scores with a shot to the body.
Darongo ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Darongo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Darongo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thoth Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chontamenti misses with a hook.
Darongo cracks Chontamenti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chontamenti takes one to the chin there.
Jeez, Thoth Chontamenti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thoth Chontamenti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronan Darongo!
Ronan Darongo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Landon McGuire (ranked 801 p4p, 903 weight class) and African King (ranked 113 p4p, 126 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - When Legends Rise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, African King!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from McGuire misses.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King looking to pass the guard.
King is posturing up here but McGuire has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon McGuire!
A very excited looking Landon McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 929 p4p, 456 weight class) and Saggy Dinglestomper (ranked 96 p4p, 44 weight class). Wright comes into the arena with Come out to play blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saggy Dinglestomper!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wright .
A head kick misses from Wright .
A leg kick checked by Wright .
Wright wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dinglestomper looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Dinglestomper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper slips under a jab.
Dinglestomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Wright .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright clobbers Dinglestomper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Saggy Dinglestomper has been cut.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Dinglestomper steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dinglestomper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright clinches with his opponent.
Dinglestomper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Wright .
Dinglestomper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinglestomper throws a right hand that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dinglestomper takes a step back to recover.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Dinglestomper seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinglestomper.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinglestomper.
Wright is looking for a counter combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinglestomper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper with a nice calf kick.
Dinglestomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinglestomper.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saggy Dinglestomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinglestomper throws a sloppy body shot
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Dinglestomper misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright cracks Dinglestomper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright 's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinglestomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright moves into the clinch.
Dinglestomper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinglestomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Wright .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinglestomper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Dinglestomper.
Wright takes one on the button.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright lunges at Dinglestomper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinglestomper's hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot that sends Wright 's belly button to the back.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinglestomper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Dinglestomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinglestomper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright 's head.
Dinglestomper moves into range and clinches up with Wright .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright has Dinglestomper pressed against the cage, preventing Dinglestomper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
Wright has Dinglestomper pressed against the cage, preventing Dinglestomper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Dinglestomper - that landed with a thud.
Dinglestomper wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright .
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!
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright 's elbow.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Dinglestomper tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Wright 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinglestomper lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright .
Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dinglestomper wants to clinch.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Dinglestomper misses its intended target.
Dinglestomper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWright .
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Dinglestomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright .
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinglestomper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dinglestomper misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp one two that drops Dinglestomper! Wright thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dinglestomper to his feet! Dinglestomper is in big trouble!
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dinglestomper lands a head kick!
Dinglestomper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wright .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinglestomper raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wright tries to land a body kick
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wright tries to clinch up but Dinglestomper circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Dinglestomper saw that one coming.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot.
Dinglestomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinglestomper counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinglestomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinglestomper swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dinglestomper.
Wright lands a nice hook to Dinglestomper's body. Dinglestomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinglestomper throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Dinglestomper with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinglestomper fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saggy Dinglestomper.
I think Dinglestomper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cleon Wright !
A victorious Cleon Wright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Gentil (ranked 435 p4p, 486 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 56 p4p, 62 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Gentil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Rahman misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Rahman tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil is looking to land body kicks.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Rahman.
Good standup being displayed there by Gentil as he connects with a hook.
Gentil lands with a hook. Rahman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Rahman misses with a low kick.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rahman misses.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Rahman sees coming a mile off.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Gentil throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
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!
Gentil keeps Rahman at a distance using the push kick.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a front kick that sends Rahman stumbling back into the cage.
Rahman wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Nice shot lands for Rahman.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws a combination. Rahman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gentil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Rahman staying out of range there.
Rahman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman digs a good hook to Gentil's body.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gentil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentil.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Rahman, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahman 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Rahman down.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Gentil throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gentil throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rahman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gentil has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
Rahman drives through and clinches with Gentil against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice body kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rahman backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Rahman down.
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Rahman catches Gentil right on the button with a cross.
Rahman throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Rahman feints and then cracks Gentil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gentil down.
Gentil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahman. Rahman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A clash of legs there as Rahman blocks the low kick.
Gentil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahman lands with an overhand left.
Rahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Gentil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil thuds his right hand into Rahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahman throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rahman back to the cage. Gentil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rahman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Gentil avoids it this time.
Gentil scores with a nice strike.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Rahman works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
Rahman throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rahman cracks Gentil with a good jab.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Rahman throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gentil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rahman takes a step back to recover.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
Gentil throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Rahman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Gentil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahman scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Rahman misses the jab.
Rahman takes one to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gentil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman darts in trying to clinch
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gentil works the jab nicely.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch but Gentil moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil forces Rahman back against the cage and clinches.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil blocking some punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil tries to move into range but Rahman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Gentil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
An out of breath Paulo Gentil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 348 p4p, 332 weight class) and Darwin Zambrano (ranked 57 p4p, 51 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darwin Zambrano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrano thinks about the counter body kick.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Zambrano circles away.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Zambrano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws the left hand but Zambrano avoids the punch easily.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Zambrano's ribs.
Gracie gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Zambrano.
Zambrano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Zambrano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Zambrano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zambrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Zambrano controlling him for the moment.
Gracie has Zambrano pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is pulling down on Zambrano's head. It's preventing any offense from Zambrano, at least for the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie is trying to keep Zambrano in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zambrano won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Zambrano is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zambrano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Zambrano misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
enabling Zambrano to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a hook. Zambrano ducked under it nicely.
Zambrano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zambrano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control but Zambrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zambrano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Zambrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zambrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zambrano is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Zambrano in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie tries to roll over but Zambrano keeps him under control.
Zambrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Zambrano seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zambrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Zambrano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zambrano is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gracie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 80 p4p, 299 weight class) and Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 18 p4p, 47 weight class). Reinikainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Viimeinen päivä. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen feints a jab promting Theorist to slip. Reinikainen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Theorist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Theorist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reinikainen. That one must have hurt.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Theorist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Theorist misses with a body shot.
Theorist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Theorist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Theorist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theorist misses with a straight left.
Theorist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Theorist throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Reinikainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theorist swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Theorist misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a double jab
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Reinikainen stuns Theorist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theorist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Theorist.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the head.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Reinikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reinikainen delivers a nice body kick.
Theorist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Theorist misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Theorist blocks the leg kick.
Theorist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Theorist scrambles back to his feet.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Theorist moves away and avoids it.
Theorist misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reinikainen.
Theorist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theorist tries to avoid it but Reinikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theorist to the ground. Theorist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theorist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theorist's half guard.
Theorist holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Theorist tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Theorist is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinikainen from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen prevents Theorist from improving his position.
Theorist is trying to control but can't.
Theorist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theorist trying to control from the bottom.
Theorist is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Theorist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Theorist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theorist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reinikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Theorist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinikainen lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Reinikainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Theorist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Theorist is having none of it.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reinikainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Theorist was covering up waiting for the punch and Reinikainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reinikainen is working Theorist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theorist wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Theorist blocks nicely.
Reinikainen trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reinikainen distracts Theorist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reinikainen won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinikainen is fighting to break Theorist's control of his arms but Theorist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen is working Theorist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Theorist has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Reinikainen distracts Theorist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Theorist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reinikainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen is working Theorist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theorist is controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Reinikainen won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Reinikainen trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Theorist's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Theorist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Theorist trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theorist has control of Reinikainen's left arm, preventing Reinikainen from doing any damage.
Reinikainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Theorist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Theorist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Theorist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is trying to keep Theorist in close.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theorist can do to turn this around?
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theorist defends it easily.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Theorist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theorist won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinikainen keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass.
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theorist defends well.
Theorist is stalling in the full guard.
Theorist trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theorist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinikainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theorist has managed to get both his arms back between Reinikainen's legs - danger averted.
Theorist looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Theorist blocks the body kick.
Theorist slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Reinikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Theorist is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theorist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Theorist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Theorist connects with a looping right hand.
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Theorist throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Reinikainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Reinikainen defending well as Theorist loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Theorist lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Theorist. Theorist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Theorist throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows.
Reinikainen won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Theorist is pulling down on Reinikainen's head to control his posture.
Theorist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Theorist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Theorist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reinikainen's guard.
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Theorist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinikainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Theorist controls the pace.
Reinikainen trying to control the position.
Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theorist defends well.
Reinikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Theorist is proving a slippery customer.
Theorist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theorist slips nicely into half guard.
Theorist not doing much here.
Theorist works his way into side control.
Reinikainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Theorist pushes him away.
Theorist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Theorist has a good base and remains in mount.
Theorist tries to control but Reinikainen wriggling away.
Theorist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Theorist tries to control but Reinikainen wriggling away.
Reinikainen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Theorist trying to pass the guard but Reinikainen defending well.
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
Well Reinikainen 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mediocre (ranked 57 p4p, 216 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 8 p4p, 39 weight class). Mediocre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Champ Is Here!. Alderidge has chosen Portland, Oregon as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Mediocre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alderidge can pounce on him.
Alderidge 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.
Mediocre throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Mediocre throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mediocre throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Mediocre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Mediocre throws a leg kick
and Alderidge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mediocre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mediocre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mediocre swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mediocre looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Mediocre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mediocre appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mediocre blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge tries a low kick but Mediocre avoids it.
Mediocre lands a really nice looking cross but Alderidge seems unphased.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Mediocre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre blocks the body kick.
Alderidge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alderidge throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Alderidge throws a body kick that misses.
Alderidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre connects with the punch.
Alderidge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Mediocre blocks the body kick.
Mediocre throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Mediocre missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
Mediocre sets himself, and Alderidge steps forward looking for the clinch! Mediocre avoids it this time.
A low kick from Mediocre misses
and Alderidge counters with a right hand to the body.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
A jab from Mediocre misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge tries to counter with a clinch but Mediocre shakes him off and moves away.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mediocre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderidge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alderidge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alderidge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alderidge. That did some damage!
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mediocre misses with a wild body shot.
Mediocre misses with the combination.
Mediocre backing away here, and Alderidge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Mediocre.
Alderidge thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mediocre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mediocre misses with a combination
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Mediocre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mediocre throws a low kick, looking for Alderidge's leg but Alderidge calmly moves out of range.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick.
Mediocre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Mediocre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Alderidge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mediocre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mediocre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mediocre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alderidge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Mediocre.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mediocre was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
As Alderidge backs away, Mediocre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alderidge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alderidge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mediocre 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.
Mediocre lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Mediocre tried to score with a low kick but Alderidge checks it.
Mediocre scores with a jab. Alderidge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Mediocre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Alderidge.
Alderidge walks into a stiff left hand from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut
and Mediocre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mediocre throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters by moving into the clinch.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Mediocre prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
Mediocre misses with a body punch.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Mediocre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mediocre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Mediocre.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mediocre fails to land.
Mediocre misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mediocre.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mediocre's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Mediocre digs a right hand into Alderidge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alderidge's gas tank.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Mediocre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mediocre's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre misses with some punches.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Mediocre controls the action.
Mediocre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mediocre lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
A short right from Alderidge.
Mediocre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge misses with the head strike.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Mediocre.
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Mediocre misses with some punches.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge gets through Mediocre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Mediocre blocks it.
Mediocre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mediocre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre avoids the elbow strike from Alderidge, against the cage.
Mediocre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mediocre throws a head punch that misses.
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Mediocre lands a nice uppercut.
Mediocre blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Mediocre blocks it.
Mediocre misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
Mediocre lands a shoulder strike.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Mediocre takes a shot to the head.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a punch on the inside.
Mediocre scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Mediocre avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mediocre fails to land.
Mediocre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Mediocre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
A head punch on the inside from Mediocre fails to land.
Mediocre lands a left hand.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
Alderidge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mediocre or not.
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mediocre struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Alderidge working aggressively here.
Mediocre misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre lands a jab to the head.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick
and Alderidge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mediocre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Mediocre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderidge gets through Mediocre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre cracks Alderidge with a nice body shot.
Mediocre lands an uppercut.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mediocre avoiding damage as Alderidge throws knees to the body.
Mediocre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre misses with a punch on the inside.
Mediocre throws a head punch that misses.
Mediocre scores with a shot to the side of Alderidge's head.
Mediocre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Mediocre avoids a wild elbow strike from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mediocre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre pushes Alderidge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Alderidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mediocre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Mediocre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge is leaning against Mediocre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Mediocre controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mediocre.
Alderidge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Mediocre avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mediocre or not.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mediocres head.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Mediocre digs a right hand underneath Alderidge's ribcage. Alderidge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mediocre throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge cracks Mediocre with a nice body shot.
Mediocre lands a right hand.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mediocre.
Alderidge lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Mediocre scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderidge prevents a body shot from Mediocre.
Mediocre lands with a left to the head.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Mediocre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mediocre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mediocre's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mediocre.
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!
Alderidge tries a body shot but Mediocre blocks it.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mediocre digs a right hand into Alderidge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alderidge's gas tank.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Mediocre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mediocre's gas tank.
Alderidge pushes Mediocre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mediocre.
Alderidge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderidge blocking some punches.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Mediocre controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alderidge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
A victorious Ranger Alderidge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 110 p4p, 74 weight class) and Radu Dracul (ranked 18 p4p, 13 weight class). Radu Dracul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach wants to clinch but Dracul slips to the side
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beach won't be happy with that.
Beach struggling a bit here.
Dracul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beach down.
The strikes coming from Dracul are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dracul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beach, who protects the arm well.
Beach is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Dracul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Dracul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dracul creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul misses with the ground and pound.
Dracul in side control, throwing shots but Beach defends.
Beach dodges the ground and pound from Dracul.
Beach pushes Dracul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dracul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dracul looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beach is avoiding damage well.
Dracul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beach takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dracul tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dracul working the ground and pound but Beach is defending the strikes.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul lands some shots froms side control.
Dracul scoring with punches and elbows.
Dracul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dracul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dracul connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beach some visible discomfort.
 Beach is rocked!
Dracul throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh Beach is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beach seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Dracul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dracul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dracul thows a huge punch but Beach dodges it nicely.
Beach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beach taking some punishment here, with Dracul in his half guard.
Dracul trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beach to regain full guard.
Beach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach has his feet on Dracul's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beach has managed to clinch.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Dracul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dracul is trying to push Beach away but Beach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dracul wants a takedown but no success here.
Dracul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dracul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beach is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracul is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Beach wants to clinch up but Dracul keeps it at a distance.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beach pushes Dracul up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach misses with some punches.
Dracul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Dracul.
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach throws a hook but Dracul avoids it easily.
Dracul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beach tries to clinch up but Dracul circles away and keeps his distance.
And Dracul tries to counter it with a takedown but Beach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beach tries to clinch
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Beach fights it but they end up in guard.
Beach trying to keep a closed guard but Dracul is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Beach managing to control the position.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Beach is retaining full guard.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Beach blocks nicely.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Beach is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul throws an elbow that misses. Beach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dracul's guard. Nice move by Beach!
Dracul working for submissions but it's allowed Beach to get to half guard.
Dracul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dracul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beach manages to get himself to full guard.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Beach blocks nicely.
Dracul scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Beach moves to clinch but Dracul breaks away
and Dracul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beach's guard.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Beach controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Dracul landing with the ground and pound.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.
Dracul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beach defend it? Dracul steps over the head and cranks it - Beach is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dracul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Radu Dracul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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