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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Miranda (ranked 3969 p4p, 6283 weight class) and Pavel Ascheulov (ranked 510 p4p, 575 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Ascheulov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miranda 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.
Ascheulov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miranda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ascheulov wants to counter the offense by Miranda and move into the clinch position.
Ascheulov blocks a jab.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Ascheulov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miranda misses with the combination.
Ascheulov works Miranda's body with a nice hook.
Ascheulov throws out a loose jab but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miranda circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ascheulov is just out of range.
Ascheulov lands a glancing blow to the side of Miranda's head.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda lands a jab.
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ascheulov backs up against the cage.
Miranda takes the fight into the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miranda goes for a takedown attempt but Ascheulov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ascheulov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavel Ascheulov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ascheulov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ascheulov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Miranda misses with a looping left.
Ascheulov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miranda's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov blocks a jab.
Ascheulov tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov misses with a looping right.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ascheulov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Miranda sprawling to the canvas. Ascheulov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Miranda hang on?
 Miranda is rocked!
Miranda gets full guard.
Oh Miranda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ascheulov wants to stand but Miranda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ascheulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miranda wants to sweep here but Ascheulov controlling him for the moment.
Miranda seems to have got his legs back now.
Ascheulov wants to stand and escape but instead Miranda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miranda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miranda passes into half guard.
Ascheulov tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but Ascheulov defending well.
Ascheulov tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
Miranda moves nicely into side control.
Miranda trying to control the action but Ascheulov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ascheulov tries to improve position but can't.
Miranda landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ascheulov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ascheulov is staying active underneath Miranda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ascheulov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ascheulov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miranda is one step ahead there.
Ascheulov wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda prevents Ascheulov from improving his position.
Miranda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Miranda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miranda cracks a nice hook into Ascheulov's ribs.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ascheulov misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
Ascheulov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ascheulov throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Ascheulov.
Miranda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miranda connects with a nice looking jab.
Ascheulov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ascheulov finds it's way round the side to connect with Miranda's head.
Ascheulov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda lands a body shot.
Ascheulov misses with a straight left.
Miranda slips a jab from Ascheulov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ascheulov throws a right hand that Miranda ducks under and follows up with a left that Miranda also avoids with ease.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ascheulov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Ascheulov ducks down to avoid it.
Ascheulov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov scores with a shot to the body.
Miranda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ascheulov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ascheulov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miranda circles away quickly and effectively.
Ascheulov walks into a straight right hand from Miranda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miranda is defended easily by Ascheulov.
Miranda connects with an inside leg kick.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Miranda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ascheulov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ascheulov swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruno Miranda's cut is getting worse.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Ascheulov moved out of range nicely.
Ascheulov misses with a wild combination.
Ascheulov walks into a left hand.
Ascheulov throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Ascheulov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miranda.
Miranda lands a glancing blow to the side of Ascheulov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Miranda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the leg kick from Miranda.
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Ascheulov blocks the low kick.
Ascheulov ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Nice uppercut there from Miranda.
Miranda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ascheulov.
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ascheulov is just out of range.
Ascheulov misses the shot to the body.
Miranda dips to his left and cracks Ascheulov with an uppercut!
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!
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ascheulov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda instigates a clinch.
Ascheulov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miranda is keeping busy.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascheulov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ascheulov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda scores with a shot to the side of Ascheulov's head.
Ascheulov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda lands with an uppercut that bounces Ascheulov off the cage and back into range.
Ascheulov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda scores with a sloppy right hand. Ascheulov should have avoided that one.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miranda lands with a cross.
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ascheulov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Miranda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miranda lands in his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda is trying to control. Ascheulov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ascheulov trying to control but Miranda postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miranda connects with a nice short shot to Ascheulov's temple.
Miranda is pressing down on Ascheulov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ascheulov is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ascheulov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascheulov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ascheulov trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Ascheulov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miranda manages to get himself to full guard.
Ascheulov wanted to stand there but Miranda had control of the position.
Ascheulov gets to his feet - Miranda follows without any prompting.
Ascheulov clinches up with Miranda and pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda blocks a body shot from Ascheulov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ascheulov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Ascheulov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ascheulov slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ascheulov.
Ascheulov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ascheulov misses with a punch on the inside.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Ascheulov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miranda looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ascheulov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ascheulov.
Miranda jumps guard but Ascheulov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ascheulov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Ascheulov misses the jab.
Miranda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ascheulov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Miranda.
Miranda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miranda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ascheulov throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ascheulov gets tackled into the cage by Miranda. Miranda maintains the clinch.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ascheulov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miranda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ascheulov stops a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Pavel Ascheulov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ascheulov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ascheulov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Ascheulov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ascheulov connects with a right hand. Miranda shakes it off.
Ascheulov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Ascheulov - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ascheulov clobbers Miranda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Miranda misses with a body shot.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Miranda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Ascheulov ducks down to avoid it.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Ascheulov, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Ascheulov against the cage but Ascheulov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miranda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left lands for Ascheulov.
Miranda scores with a nice right hand.
Ascheulov lunges at Miranda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miranda's hand.
Ascheulov avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Miranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ascheulov throws out a counter right but Miranda avoids it with no problem.
Bruno Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ascheulov misses with a wild body shot.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Ascheulov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ascheulov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Ascheulov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maks Teller (ranked 2392 p4p, 2649 weight class) and Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 300 p4p, 327 weight class). Medeiros has chosen Sidequest - Chime 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maks Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros punishes Teller's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Teller or perhaps it was just good defense by Medeiros, which made it look bad.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Teller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teller throws a jab when Medeiros was well out of range.
Medeiros with a jab.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teller avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Teller swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teller slips a straight right by Medeiros.
Teller throws a head kick that misses
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Medeiros tries to sprawl but Teller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller trying to mount his opponent but Medeiros defends it.
Teller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teller.
Medeiros tries to get to full guard but Teller has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros keeps trying to improve his position.
Medeiros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medeiros.
Medeiros doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Teller's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Medeiros blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teller is in close to Medeiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teller throws a big elbow that misses.
Medeiros can't keep his opponent in guard - Teller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medeiros moves into full guard.
Teller wants to pass the guard but Medeiros is keeping the position.
Teller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medeiros tries to strike from the bottom.
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Medeiros.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.
Medeiros prevents Teller from improving his position.
Teller wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teller scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teller misses the jab.
Teller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medeiros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medeiros takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Maks Teller is winning the standup battle so far.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Teller showed some decent athleticism there.
Maks Teller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Teller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medeiros defends it well.
Medeiros regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Teller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Teller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medeiros is trying to control the position but Teller postures up.
Teller looking to pass the guard.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Teller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teller wants to stand but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teller controlling Medeiros's posture.
Medeiros stops Teller from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros postures up in Teller's guard and throws a big left but Teller blocks it.
Medeiros won't allow Teller to get back to his feet.
Teller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medeiros manages to get himself to full guard.
Teller 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.
Medeiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Teller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Medeiros is working an open guard so Teller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Medeiros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teller thinking.
Teller tries to land a leg kick but Medeiros saw it coming and moves away.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Medeiros. Medeiros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
Medeiros swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medeiros.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Teller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Nice body punch from Medeiros.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
As Medeiros backs away, Teller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Medeiros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
Medeiros looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.
Teller misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medeiros manages to circle out of the way.
Teller scores with the left hand. Medeiros knows he should have avoided that one.
Teller throws a good cross that connects.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teller!
Teller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Medeiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teller at a distance.
Teller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.
Medeiros drops his hands momentarily and Teller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teller dips to his left and cracks Medeiros with an uppercut!
Teller slips under a jab from Medeiros.
Teller sizes up Medeiros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Teller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot.
Medeiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Medeiros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teller defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Teller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Medeiros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teller tried to score with a low kick but Medeiros checks it.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Medeiros moves away.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medeiros at a distance.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Teller feints a jab promting Medeiros to slip. Teller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Medeiros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Medeiros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medeiros but Medeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Teller's body. Teller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teller swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Teller tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teller rather than just go for the knockout.
Teller thuds a left hand into Medeiros's body.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Medeiros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Teller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Medeiros needs to keep his hands up - Teller had a free shot at his head there.
Medeiros connects with a crisp jab.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medeiros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Teller misses.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medeiros connects with a crisp jab.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Teller. That snapped Medeiros's head back.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Teller.
Medeiros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Teller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
Maks Teller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 2829 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Kush Cake (ranked 299 p4p, 317 weight class). James Butler Hickok has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kush Cake!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cake connects with the punch.
Hickok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hickok scrambles back to his feet.
Hickok throws a poor cross that misses
and Cake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickok just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cake misses with a right hand
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cake scores with a hook.
It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Cake rushes Hickok and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hickok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cake moves away.
Cake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hickok.
Cake connects with a single shot there.
Cake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cake throws a shot from downtown. Hickok moves away and avoids it.
Hickok throwing a counter right hand but Cake manages to avoid it.
Kush Cake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hickok is rocked!
Cake tries to clinch there but Hickok circles away.
Cake wants to clinch up but Hickok keeps it at a distance.
Cake swings widly with a right hand
and Hickok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cake misses with a straight left.
Hickok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cake throws out a loose jab but Hickok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cake fails to land with a series of punches.
Hickok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cake throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickok scores with a counter punch that sends Cake to the canvas! Hickok smells blood - he's punishing Cake with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cake has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
Our winner, James Butler Hickok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Sterling (ranked 1611 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 141 p4p, 147 weight class). Sterling comes into the arena with Snake by Lil Keed blaring out of the sound system. Marco Polo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling gets a double leg takedown into Polo's guard.
Polo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sterling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sterling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sterling in particular looking to stall.
Polo tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
Sterling controlling the action here.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Polo punching from the bottom.
Sterling is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Sterling.
Sterling in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Polo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sterling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 763 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Lochlain OBrien (ranked 54 p4p, 121 weight class). OBrien has chosen Come out and fight! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Lochlain OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Clerk Maxwell misses its intended target.
OBrien takes the fight into the clinch.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
OBrien wants a takedown.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Clerk Maxwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clerk Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
OBrien wants a takedown.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OBrien or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
OBrien takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Lochlain OBrien has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell tries to break the clinch but OBrien is controlling the position.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but OBrien has double underhooks.
OBrien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clerk Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell pushes OBrien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against OBrien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 OBrien is rocked!
OBrien fails with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for OBrien to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Clerk Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 2015 p4p, 1887 weight class) and Neil Parker (ranked 267 p4p, 257 weight class). Parker has chosen Bring Me The Horizon - Obey as his entrance music. Tobias Ahearn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neil Parker's chin.
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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 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Parker!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn slips a jab from Parker.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahearn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Neil Parker has been cut.
Ahearn throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahearn catches Parker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker is rocked!
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Ahearn goes for a small jab and connects. Now Ahearn goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Parker stumbles back but Ahearn runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Parker to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Parker will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tobias Ahearn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taz FeoTeo (ranked 1316 p4p, 934 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 185 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taz FeoTeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak throws a leg kick
and FeoTeo counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
FeoTeo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Novak throws a jab when FeoTeo was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - FeoTeo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Novak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
FeoTeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FeoTeo is looking to score with low kicks.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak takes a swing at FeoTeo's ribcage but misses.
It appears FeoTeo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Novak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
FeoTeo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
FeoTeo jabs Novak right on the nose. Novak blinks but takes it well.
FeoTeo lands a glancing blow to the side of Novak's head.
Novak gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! FeoTeo gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Novak is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz FeoTeo!
A very excited looking Taz FeoTeo 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 William H Bonney (ranked 858 p4p, 703 weight class) and Panagiotis Nikolau (ranked 123 p4p, 80 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William H Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panagiotis Nikolau!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolau misses with a hook.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Nikolau scores with a four punch combination!
Bonney avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nikolau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
A little feinted left hand from Bonney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau slips under a jab.
Bonney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nikolau!
Nikolau is looking to clinch.
Bonney throws a hook but Nikolau avoids it easily.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonney doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikolau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney misses the jab.
Nikolau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonney.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolau.
Nikolau defending well as Bonney loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau drops his hands momentarily and Bonney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney lands a jab to the nose.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Bonney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Bonney checks it.
Nikolau clinches up with Bonney and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Nikolau tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Nikolau slips a jab from Bonney.
Nikolau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney throws a low kick but Nikolau moves out of range easily.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney cracks Nikolau with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolau. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolau is just out of range.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
Nikolau throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a body kick.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nikolau lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikolau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonney steps away.
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!
Bonney gets tackled into the cage by Nikolau. Nikolau maintains the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
Nikolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonney.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Bonney is out of range.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolau under the eye.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney connects with an inside leg kick.
Nikolau moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Nikolau drives through and clinches with Bonney against the cage.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney tries to work over Nikolau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonney.
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Nikolau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonney. Bonney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nikolau coming out on top.
Nikolau throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolau clinches up with Bonney and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau misses with a body punch.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonney gets through Nikolau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Bonney lands with a left to the head.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Bonney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Bonney tries to break free but Nikolau pushes him back against the cage.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nikolau.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with a hook to the body.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body punch.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau cracks Bonney with a nice body shot.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolau works on Bonney's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Bonney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nikolau pushes Bonney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Oh Bonney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Bonney takes a shot to the head.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Nikolau gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panagiotis Nikolau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonney throws a body punch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Nikolau. Beautiful body shot.
Nikolau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolau.
Bonney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nikolau checks it well.
Bonney misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nikolau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonney takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau tries to clinch but Bonney is having none of it.
Bonney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonney cracks Nikolau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nikolau thumps Bonney with a low 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!
Bonney looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Nikolau's head but Nikolau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney throws a shot from downtown. Nikolau moves away and avoids it.
Bonney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nikolau slips a jab from Bonney.
Bonney throws out a leg kick but Nikolau moves out of range and Bonney only half commits.
Bonney takes one to the chin there.
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Bonney checks it.
Bonney misses the jab.
Nikolau staying out of range there.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonney tries to keep at a distance but Nikolau has taken the fight into the clinch.
William H Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bonney fails to land.
Nikolau is working Bonney over against the cage.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
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!
Nikolau tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Nikolau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolau digs a right hand into Bonney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonney's gas tank.
A short right from Nikolau.
Bonney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nikolau.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikolau lands a big right hand that drops Bonney! The killer instinct kicks in and Nikolau finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nikolau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
During a confident post fight interview, Panagiotis Nikolau 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 Karl Schwarzschild (ranked 410 p4p, 691 weight class) and Gord Ryan (ranked 58 p4p, 97 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Schwarzschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Schwarzschild lands a body shot.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ryan tests Schwarzschild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schwarzschild cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild throws a right hand that misses
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schwarzschild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan tests Schwarzschild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzschild lands with a nice body punch.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Schwarzschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwarzschild throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Karl Schwarzschild has been cut.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schwarzschild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schwarzschild closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Ryan counters with a nice right hand that sends Schwarzschild toppling to the canvas! Schwarzschild scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ryan finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Schwarzschild avoids it with no problem.
Ryan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schwarzschild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild tries to land a body kick
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Schwarzschild misses with a body kick.
Schwarzschild throws a combination that misses
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Schwarzschild tries to land a body kick
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schwarzschild misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schwarzschild with a body shot.
Schwarzschild scores with a body shot.
Schwarzschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan scores with the left hand. Schwarzschild knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schwarzschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schwarzschild had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Schwarzschild misses with a wild body shot.
Karl Schwarzschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzschild closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzschild has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schwarzschild there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzschild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schwarzschild doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwarzschild.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but Schwarzschild manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Schwarzschild.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schwarzschild moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
A nice side step and Ryan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schwarzschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Ryan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Schwarzschild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schwarzschild tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schwarzschild doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Schwarzschild wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Ryan.
Schwarzschild closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Ryan counters with a nice right hand that sends Schwarzschild toppling to the canvas! Schwarzschild scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ryan finish him?!
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan scores with a counter punch that sends Schwarzschild to the canvas! Ryan smells blood - he's punishing Schwarzschild with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Schwarzschild has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Ryan!
A very excited looking Gord Ryan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Thoupos (ranked 203 p4p, 380 weight class) and Levi Daan (ranked 27 p4p, 55 weight class). Thoupos comes to the cage accompanied by 151 Rum - JID. Kane Thoupos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Levi Daan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoupos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daan lands a nice shot to the body.
Daan with a nice cross.
Daan lands with a right hand.
Daan clinches with his opponent.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos has a couple of punches blocked by Daan.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thoupos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside.
Daan pushes Thoupos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daan tries to stall but Thoupos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daan tries a body shot but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos 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.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daan misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thoupos takes a shot to the head.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
A short right from Daan on the inside.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
A short uppercut from Thoupos.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoupos's elbow.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos breaks from the clinch.
Daan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thoupos. Thoupos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a big counter combination but Daan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoupos.
Daan pushes Thoupos away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoupos counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoupos is looking to score with low kicks.
Thoupos scores with a sloppy right hand. Daan should have avoided that one.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thoupos.
Daan takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thoupos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thoupos instigates a clinch.
Daan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand.
Daan is rocked!
Thoupos scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Thoupos misses
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Daan misses
and Thoupos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoupos misses with a double jab
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Thoupos.
A left hand lands to the body for Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Daan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daan working aggressively here.
Thoupos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Thoupos
and Daan counters with a leg kick.
Daan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Thoupos avoids it.
Thoupos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoupos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daan under the eye.
Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Daan swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daan misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daan darts in trying to clinch
and Thoupos counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daan misses with a hook to the body
and Thoupos scores with a counter punch that sends Daan to the canvas! Thoupos smells blood - he's punishing Daan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Daan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos retains his middleweight title!
Kane Thoupos 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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