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SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 1262 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 171 p4p, 142 weight class). Ko Nachi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Echoing Thunder. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralphie Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Maldonado's front leg but catches the back leg as Maldonado tries to avoid it.
Maldonado throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldonado misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Maldonado counters with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
Ko Nachi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maldonado avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Maldonado sees coming a mile off.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldonado thuds his shin into the meat of Ko Nachi's side.
Ko Nachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado misses the body punch
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maldonado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldonado throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldonado looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Maldonado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
Maldonado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
Maldonado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Maldonado looks to land a body kick but Ko Nachi moved away.
Maldonado misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado blocks a low kick nicely.
Ko Nachi sends Maldonado crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ko Nachi is motioning to the referee to let Maldonado up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Maldonado is rocked!
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
Ko Nachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
Ko Nachi thows a body kick. Maldonado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Ko Nachi does no damage.
Maldonado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldonado misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Maldonado counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Maldonado.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maldonado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Maldonado avoided it.
Ko Nachi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldonado.
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 Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
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.
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking body kick.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Maldonado saw that one coming.
Maldonado misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado misses with a hook.
Ko Nachi lands a big head kick that sends Maldonado tumbling to the mat! Ko Nachi takes a step backwards and waves Maldonado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a big right hand! Oh Maldonado is in trouble here! Ko Nachi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
During a confident post fight interview, Rigel Ko Nachi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 989 p4p, 722 weight class) and Sonny Giovanni (ranked 133 p4p, 98 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Giovanni with an uppercut!
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
letting Giovanni counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giovanni breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
letting Giovanni counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Giovanni moved out of range.
Giovanni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Giovanni moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Giovanni moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Giovanni is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Giovanni is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Giovanni to the canvas! Giovanni doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lancaster keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
Our winner, Henry Lancaster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 390 p4p, 337 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 58 p4p, 55 weight class). Hallbjornsson's entrance music is Herr Mannelig. A fine choice. McGuire has chosen Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire keeps Hallbjornsson at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a jab when Hallbjornsson was well out of range.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallbjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Hallbjornsson didn't see that one coming.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hallbjornsson scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Hallbjornsson crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Hallbjornsson back to his feet!
 Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Oh Hallbjornsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hallbjornsson square on the jaw! Damn, Hallbjornsson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph 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 Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 911 p4p, 618 weight class) and Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 77 p4p, 54 weight class). Farrokhzad has chosen Rastak - Hele Mali (Iranian Fisherman Folk Song) as his entrance music. Bardia Farrokhzad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bjj Catch Wrestler's chin.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farrokhzad counters by moving into the clinch.
Farrokhzad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Farrokhzad holds him up against the cage and eventually Catch Wrestler drops back down to his feet.
Catch Wrestler blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Farrokhzad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Catch Wrestler throws a head punch that misses.
Catch Wrestler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad pulls Catch Wrestler in close to his closed guard and prevents Catch Wrestler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farrokhzad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Catch Wrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Farrokhzad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Catch Wrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farrokhzad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farrokhzad moves into range and clinches up with Catch Wrestler.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farrokhzad to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Farrokhzad as the two fighters clinch.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Catch Wrestler is blocking nicely.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Catch Wrestler blocks it with crossed arms.
Catch Wrestler avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Farrokhzad missing with knees to the body.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot to the body.
Farrokhzad stops a takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Farrokhzad's arms but Farrokhzad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Catch Wrestler has his back to the cage.
Farrokhzad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farrokhzad working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catch Wrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farrokhzad defends well.
Farrokhzad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Catch Wrestler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrokhzad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farrokhzad is in close to Catch Wrestler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farrokhzad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farrokhzad stands up over Catch Wrestler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farrokhzad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farrokhzad landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farrokhzad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farrokhzad throws a big elbow that misses.
Farrokhzad is in close to Catch Wrestler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of elbows.
Catch Wrestler is rocked!
Farrokhzad chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Catch Wrestler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farrokhzad with a nice head shot there.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand. Catch Wrestler felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Farrokhzad looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Catch Wrestler can't hide his disappointment, as Farrokhzad celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
A victorious Bardia Farrokhzad 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 316 p4p, 666 weight class) and Middle Finger (ranked 52 p4p, 103 weight class). Finger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Side to Side. 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 32 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Middle Finger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finger pinned against the cage. Finger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simon feints and as Finger raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger wants to stand but Simon is controlling the position.
Simon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finger dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finger tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger preventing the sweep.
Finger tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Finger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simon is controlling Finger's posture.
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simon is trying to control the position but Finger postures up.
Simon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Finger defends easily.
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finger defends well.
Simon being controlled here, momentarily.
Finger wants to stand but Simon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon throws a jab when Finger was well out of range.
Finger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon shoots in but Finger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finger flicks out a counter leg kick but Simon steps away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simon.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Middle Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon slips under a jab.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finger.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Finger.
Simon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon throws a body punch but Finger moves out of range.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Finger shows good takedown defense.
Simon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finger on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Finger with the inside leg kick.
Simon moves away from the strike by Finger.
Finger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finger pinned against the cage. Finger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finger misses with a body shot.
Simon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simon throws a hook but Finger avoids it easily.
Simon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Finger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simon tests Finger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finger slips a straight right by Simon.
Finger throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Finger's shoulder, as Finger tries to avoid the shot.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but Finger shows good takedown defense.
Finger looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Finger, which made it look bad.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Finger moved out of range nicely.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Finger wants to slow Simon down by chopping away at his legs.
Simon moves away from the strike by Finger.
Finger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finger with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon lands with a straight right. Finger didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Finger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finger.
Simon takes one on the button.
Simon misses with a straight right.
Simon connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finger.
Finger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simon checks a leg kick.
Finger misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Finger throws a body shot but no joy.
Finger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
A nice side step and Finger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simon tries for a takedown but Finger circles away easily
letting Finger counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Simon.
Finger connects with a leg kick.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Middle Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simon in his tracks.
Finger lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger with a jab.
Simon lands a body shot.
Finger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finger ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
The fighters circling - Finger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finger looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon wants to clinch up but Finger keeps it at a distance.
Finger looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Simon goes for a double leg but Finger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finger continues to drive forward.
Finger struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Simon has Finger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finger lands a shoulder strike.
Finger prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Finger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simon.
Finger lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger lands a body punch.
Finger stops a takedown attempt from Simon.
A short left from Finger.
A right hook to the body lands for Finger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simon tries to work over Finger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Simon jumps guard but Finger stands there with Simon around his waist. Simon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Finger's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finger is looking to slow Simon down with leg kicks.
Finger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finger throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Finger lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Finger misses with a hook
and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.
Finger wants to control but Simon postures up.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Finger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Finger wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finger is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Finger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simon catches Finger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Nice defenses there by Finger.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
Finger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finger lands a nice looking body shot.
Finger jabs Simon right on the nose. Simon blinks but takes it well.
Finger cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finger sprawls well. Finger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finger.
Simon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finger.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simon's head.
Finger scores with a leg kick.
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!
Simon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finger throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Finger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Finger misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Finger.
Simon has a takedown stuffed.
Finger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simon's head backwards.
Finger throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon throws the left hand but Finger avoids the punch easily.
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finger takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Finger does it's job there.
Simon throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finger. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon misses with a body punch
and Finger counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon trying to control but Finger is working from the bottom.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon postures up in Finger's guard and throws a big left but Finger blocks it.
Finger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simon is working for a kimura but Finger is defending it quite comfortably.
Finger wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Finger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finger has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finger looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Finger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
Finger swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simon moves to clinch but Finger breaks away
enabling Finger to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simon throws a right hand that misses
and Finger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon throws a hook to the side of Finger's head but Finger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon misses with a left hand
and Finger counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Simon.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Middle Finger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Middle Finger!
During a confident post fight interview, Middle Finger 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 88 p4p, 86 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 7 p4p, 6 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kutvonen defends well and Dreth ends up having to push Kutvonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dreth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Kutvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Dreth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dreth is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kutvonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dreth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Kutvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kutvonen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Dreth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
A shot in the inside from Dreth.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dreth as Kutvonen tries to tie him up.
Kutvonen is trying to push Dreth away but Dreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
Kutvonen tries to break the clinch but Dreth is controlling the position.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Kutvonen cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kutvonen has Dreth pushed against the cage.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen just leaning against Dreth, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Kutvonen jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Dreth moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Dreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kutvonen enables Dreth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kutvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Kutvonen is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kutvonen is looking to control Dreth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kutvonen avoid being mounted?
Kutvonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
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.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Kutvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kutvonen continues to drive forward.
Kutvonen tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kutvonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dreth has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Kutvonen wants a takedown.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen is working Dreth over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Kutvonen scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kutvonen. Kutvonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Dreth catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Dreth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head.
Dreth moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kutvonen.
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Dreth with a series of wild strikes but Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kutvonen backs away, Dreth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kutvonen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth lands a body shot.
Kutvonen works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Dreth is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dreth!
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and Dreth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dreth breaks Kutvonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Kutvonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kutvonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen has momentary wrist control but Dreth slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutvonen working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kutvonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutvonen avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dreth as he avoids it easily.
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!
Kutvonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dreth's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dreth keeps working.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Dreth manages to get to full guard.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen pushes down on Dreth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dreth is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kutvonen moves into full mount! Dreth won't be happy about that!
Kutvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dreth's face.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
Kutvonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dreth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dreth tries to reverse the position but Kutvonen maintains control.
Kutvonen landing shots from mount.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Kutvonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth is working to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kutvonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Kutvonen moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Dreth backs off Kutvonen throws a huge counter combo but Dreth manages to avoid it all.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Dreth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutvonen's head backwards.
Kutvonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dreth did well to prevent Kutvonen getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dreth has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kutvonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen works to advance to full mount. Dreth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dreth is trying desperately to improve position.
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount.
Dreth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Dreth is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen prevents Dreth from improving his position.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dreth.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth throws a good cross that connects.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dreth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Kutvonen postures up in Dreth's guard and throws a big left but Dreth blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dreth dives in and grabs Kutvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutvonen pushes down on Dreth's head and hops out.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kutvonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kutvonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen lunges at Dreth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dreth's hand.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dreth slips a straight right by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Dreth avoids nicely.
Dreth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Dreth tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.
Kutvonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kutvonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Kutvonen prevents Dreth from improving his position.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace.
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutvonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 169 p4p, 141 weight class) and Billy Bob Brown (ranked 21 p4p, 16 weight class). Bigg comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Top. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bigg scores with a shot to the body.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bigg throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Bigg scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Bigg's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Bigg steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bigg misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Bigg shakes him off and moves away.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bigg checks a leg kick.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Bigg misses the jab.
Bigg sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Bigg avoids it this time.
Bigg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Bigg - just one landing.
Bigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
A nice combination there by Bigg.
 It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Bigg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bigg. Brown shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bigg. Brown shrugs it off though.
Brown looks winded!
Bigg feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Bigg cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brown looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bigg finish him?
Brown is rocked!
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg scores with a kick to the body.
Bigg cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brown looks to throw the jab but Bigg is out of range.
Bigg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bigg cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Nice body kick from Bigg.
Bigg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws a shot to the body.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.
Bigg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Bigg.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bigg backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bigg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob Brown'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.
Bigg scores with a kick to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Bigg. Beautiful body shot.
Bigg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Bigg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bigg finish him?!
Crusty Bigg is winning the standup battle so far.
Bigg keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bigg.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bigg. That one must have hurt.
Bigg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Bigg throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bigg has got the better of the exchanges.
Bigg connects with a single shot there.
Bigg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bigg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Bigg steps away.
Bigg lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bigg.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bigg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bigg! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crusty Bigg!
A very excited looking Crusty Bigg 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 78 p4p, 39 weight class) and Mike Okafor (ranked 16 p4p, 8 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinapoli.
Dinapoli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinapoli's head backwards.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinapoli should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinapoli lands a head kick that stumbles Okafor and the fighters go to the mat.
Okafor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor working for a triangle but Dinapoli defends it easily.
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Dinapoli scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinapoli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okafor is pulling down on Dinapoli's head. It's preventing any offense from Dinapoli, at least for the moment.
Dinapoli with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okafor controls Dinapoli momentarily but Dinapoli frees himself.
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Okafor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dinapoli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinapoli trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Dinapoli with an open hand slap.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinapoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Okafor.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
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 Joe Dinapoli will probably get the nod.
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.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
Dinapoli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okafor with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli lands with a right hand.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice shot lands for Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Dinapoli thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Okafor.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Dinapoli and Okafor goes tumbling to the canvas! Dinapoli follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dinapoli wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Dinapoli throwing shots but Okafor is blocking nicely.
Dinapoli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okafor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okafor is trying is best to control the position here.
Dinapoli slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Dinapoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a low kick, right behind Dinapoli 's knee.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Dinapoli's head back.
Okafor sizes up Dinapoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Dinapoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okafor.
Okafor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Okafor jabs Dinapoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinapoli misses with the combination.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but Dinapoli avoids it.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinapoli's sensitive parts.
Dinapoli misses with a combination
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinapoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Dinapoli misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Dinapoli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Okafor.
Dinapoli drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinapoli defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Dinapoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Dinapoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dinapoli throws a monster overhand right that drops Okafor! Dinapoli follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli 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 Beau Abner (ranked 76 p4p, 60 weight class) and Clarence Hoost (ranked 12 p4p, 8 weight class). Beau Abner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clarence Hoost!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abner throws out the jab.
Abner throws a right hand that misses
and Hoost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoost moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoost lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Hoost blocks a jab.
Abner swings for the body but Hoost moves out of range.
Abner tries to clinch there but Hoost circles away.
Hoost tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost lands with a light punch inside.
Hoost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hoost fails to land.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Hoost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abner blocks a body shot from Hoost.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoost controls his hands.
Hoost tries a body shot but Abner blocks it.
Hoost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not.
Hoost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoost tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoost backwards.
Abner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoost.
Abner is breathing heavily.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Abner controls his hands.
Hoost lands with a right to the head.
Hoost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoost misses with some punches.
Abner misses with a body punch.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hoost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner blocking some punches.
Hoost lands a hook that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Hoost lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoost throws a head punch that misses.
Hoost tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoost is working Abner over against the cage.
Hoost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Abner controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abner.
Hoost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abner's elbow.
Abner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Hoost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoost.
Abner working aggressively here.
Abner misses with a body punch.
Hoost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoost scores with a shot to the side of Abner's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost throws a head punch that misses.
Hoost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hoost.
Hoost tries a body shot but Abner blocks it.
A body shot lands from Hoost.
A right hand to the body from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost pushes Abner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abner prevents a body shot from Hoost.
Abner misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoost.
Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Abner has a couple of punches blocked by Hoost.
Abner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Hoost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hoost.
Hoost is working Abner over against the cage.
Hoost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoost misses with some punches.
Hoost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abner.
Hoost lands with a left to the head.
Hoost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not.
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Hoost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beau Abner's cut.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abner clinches with his opponent.
Abner blocks a body shot from Hoost.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abner.
Hoost tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hoost fails to land.
Hoost throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
Hoost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoost.
Abner lands a shoulder strike.
Hoost tries a body shot but Abner blocks it.
Hoost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
Hoost lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abner blocks a body shot from Hoost.
Abner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoost throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoost tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoost is working Abner over against the cage.
Hoost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Abner prevents a body shot from Hoost.
Abner prevents a body shot from Hoost.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Hoost avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
Hoost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abner.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoost working aggressively here.
Abner misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Abner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abner misses with the head strike.
Abner misses with a body punch.
Hoost lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Hoost throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
Abner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Hoost.
A right hand to the body from Hoost.
Hoost is leaning against Abner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoost lands with a short shot to the head.
Abner misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lands a body punch.
Abner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoost tries a body shot but Abner blocks it.
Clarence Hoost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoost tries to throw a body punch but Abner avoids it by throwing Hoost back against the cage.
Hoost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoost lands a hook that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Abner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Hoost.
Hoost working aggressively here.
Hoost presses Abner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoost working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoost scores with a shot to the side of Abner's head.
A short right from Hoost on the inside.
Abner is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost dips a shoulder and cracks Abner with a mighty uppercut! Abner falls back against the cage and Hoost unloads with a barrage of strikes! Abner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hoost screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Hoost!
A relieved looking Clarence Hoost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod De Minaur (ranked 3 p4p, 20 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). De Minaur comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy . Takahashi has chosen SMOKING & THINKING as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Minaur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi wants to slow De Minaur down by chopping away at his legs.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from De Minaur.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
De Minaur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
De Minaur blocks the body kick.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur connects with a nice looking jab.
De Minaur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
De Minaur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takahashi takes a step back to recover.
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Minaur checks it well.
Takahashi scores with a push kick.
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by De Minaur. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
De Minaur lands the left hand.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Minaur cracks Takahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Minaur jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
De Minaur tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. De Minaur knows he should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takahashi.
Takahashi defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
Rod De Minaur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Takahashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Minaur has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Minaur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi pushes De Minaur away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
De Minaur sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Minaur misses with a body kick.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Minaur. De Minaur obviously looking to wear him down.
De Minaur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
Nice uppercut lands for De Minaur. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi tries to move into range but De Minaur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi unleashes a big counter combination but De Minaur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for De Minaur. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
De Minaur scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Minaur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Minaur checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. De Minaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi counters with a crisp one two that drops De Minaur! Takahashi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De Minaur to his feet! De Minaur is in big trouble!
De Minaur is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Minaur.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a head kick but De Minaur moves out of range.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
Takahashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Minaur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
De Minaur cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur with a hook.
De Minaur feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
Nice cross by De Minaur.
De Minaur tests Takahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
De Minaur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
De Minaur lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Minaur. Takahashi shrugs it off though.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
De Minaur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
De Minaur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Minaur throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from De Minaur misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi 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.
De Minaur throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
De Minaur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahashi!
De Minaur connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
De Minaur wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but De Minaur saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
De Minaur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Minaur. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but De Minaur steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
De Minaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
That kick from Takahashi tenderised De Minaur's leg. De Minaur is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
Takahashi throws a lazy body kick
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur slips under a jab.
De Minaur half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Minaur lands with an overhand left.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into De Minaur's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi thinks about the counter body kick.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at De Minaur's legs.
De Minaur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur had his way with Ryoto Takahashi in that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi motions for De Minaur to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
De Minaur lands a head shot.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses the jab.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but De Minaur moved away.
Nice shot by De Minaur.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takahashi tries to work over De Minaur's front leg with a kick but De Minaur checks it.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takahashi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Minaur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rod De Minaur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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