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WVT 130: Account v Peterson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Wellington (ranked 3093 p4p, 5391 weight class) and Bruno Miranda (ranked 473 p4p, 638 weight class). Humphrey Wellington 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington throws a head kick but Miranda moves out of range.
Wellington throws a leg kick
and Miranda counters with a low kick, right behind Wellington 's knee.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda moves out of range of the body kick from Wellington.
Miranda throws a series of punches but Wellington moves out of range.
Miranda sizes up Wellington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wellington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Wellington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Miranda misses with a left hand
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Miranda wants to land a leg kick but Wellington is out of range.
Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Miranda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wellington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda blocks a leg kick.
Miranda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wellington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wellington swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellington's guard.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington looking to control.
Miranda trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda tries to free his leg and advance position but Wellington is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miranda trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miranda rushes Wellington and presses him up against the cage.
Miranda prevents Wellington from breaking the clinch.
Wellington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellington obliges.
Wellington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wellington missing with knees to the body.
Wellington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miranda has clasped his hands together around Wellington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellington is trying to get back to his feet.
Wellington looking for a sweep but Miranda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Miranda tries to control but Wellington wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wellington because Miranda loaded up on that one.
Wellington can't escape the position.
Miranda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Miranda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wellington can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wellington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miranda with shots to the head and body - Wellington looks very uncomfortable down there.
 Wellington is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wellington scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Miranda land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Miranda stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Dominguez (ranked 2907 p4p, 3917 weight class) and Dutch Schultz (ranked 456 p4p, 548 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Vaso de Cristal. 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidas Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 35 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schultz as he jumps to the side.
Dominguez backing away here, and Schultz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Schultz pushes Dominguez away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Schultz misses the target.
Dominguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Leonidas Dominguez has been cut.
Dominguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dominguez takes one to the side of the head.
Schultz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez tries for a takedown but Schultz circles away easily
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Dominguez.
Schultz lands a nice shot that snaps Dominguez's head back.
Dominguez is rocked!
Schultz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Dominguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Dominguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dominguez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Schultz as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dominguez is left battered and dazed whilst Schultz and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Schultz!
Dutch Schultz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Leonidas Dominguez had this to say: 'I trained hard but it didn’t work out. He’s a great opponent and today just wasn’t my day. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 3667 p4p, 2716 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 524 p4p, 434 weight class). Lawrence is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Many Men. Malachi Lawrence has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik misses with a body kick.
Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
Sturmovik lands a left and a right that send Lawrence crashing to the mat, dazed. Sturmovik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmovik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Sturmovik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmovik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawrence 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.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturmovik gets caught flat footed, as Lawrence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sturmovik is looking to stand back up but Lawrence counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sturmovik.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmovik defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmovik's head.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Sturmovik dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturmovik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturmovik is trying to stand back up but Lawrence is controlling him
Sturmovik is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Lawrence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmovik's head.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmovik defending well though.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lawrence lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturmovik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawrence lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturmovik off the cage and back into range.
Sturmovik gets caught flat footed, as Lawrence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawrence landing with the ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence distracts Sturmovik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Sturmovik blocks nicely.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Sturmovik is keeping the position.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Malachi Lawrence's cut even more.
Sturmovik throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawrence counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Sturmovik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling 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!
Lawrence slips under a jab.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturmovik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawrence gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 Kirov Sturmovik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lawrence slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
Lawrence wants to counter with a clinch but Sturmovik pushes him away.
A shot to the body from Sturmovik misses
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combo that has Sturmovik backing up. Sturmovik nods at Lawrence to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawrence shoots in but Sturmovik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Sturmovik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence is looking for the big counter here.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik misses with a low kick.
Sturmovik lands with a cross.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Sturmovik misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sturmovik backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but Sturmovik manages to avoid it all.
Sturmovik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturmovik scores with a three punch combo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawrence.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence gets a double leg takedown into Sturmovik's guard.
Sturmovik has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawrence off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sturmovik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a low kick.
Jab by Sturmovik.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sturmovik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawrence slows the pace down.
Lawrence scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence grinds an elbow into Sturmovik's temple.
Sturmovik is trying to buck Lawrence off.
Sturmovik throws Lawrence to one side and escapes!
Sturmovik lands a head shot.
The cut above Malachi Lawrence's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmovik.
Lawrence tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturmovik defends well and Lawrence ends up having to push Sturmovik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Sturmovik misses its intended target.
Lawrence is looking for the big counter here.
Sturmovik leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kirov Sturmovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Sturmovik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sturmovik is trying to defend but Lawrence finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence stalling.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Sturmovik dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirov Sturmovik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Sturmovik moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik is looking for a counter combo.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Sturmovik moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturmovik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Sturmovik does no damage.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Sturmovik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturmovik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lawrence working over Sturmovik with some ground and pound. Sturmovik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmovik defending well though.
Lawrence working over Sturmovik with some ground and pound. Sturmovik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmovik's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
Sturmovik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Sturmovik is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lawrence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturmovik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sturmovik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawrence advances position into side control!
Lawrence tries to score with some ground and pound. Sturmovik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lawrence grinds an elbow into Sturmovik's temple.
Sturmovik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sturmovik is rocked!
Lawrence scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sturmovik is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lawrence can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malachi Lawrence!
Malachi Lawrence decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Korppila (ranked 2614 p4p, 2651 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 421 p4p, 426 weight class). Korppila comes into the arena with Mustasch - The Mauler blaring out of the sound system. 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Korppila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korppila cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korppila can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones cracks Korppila with a big elbow.
Korppila is rocked!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korppila keeps working.
Jones has an Americana. Korppila didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Jones!
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 2385 p4p, 1754 weight class) and Aron Egomi (ranked 127 p4p, 70 weight class). Egomi has chosen Hand of doom by Manowar as his entrance music. Roman Ship 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Egomi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship lands with a nice body punch.
Egomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Egomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ship.
Egomi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ship lands a nice shot to the body.
Ship bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Ship misses.
Ship lands a body shot.
Egomi takes one to the chin there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Egomi 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.
Nice defenses there by Egomi.
Egomi throws a fast counter high kick but Ship manages to duck under it in time.
Egomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ship.
Egomi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ship lands with a nice body punch.
Ship 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.
Ship lands a nice shot that snaps Egomi's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egomi avoids it really well and circles away.
Egomi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ship with a body shot.
Ship just misses with a punch to the body.
Egomi takes one on the button.
Ship lands with a straight right. Egomi didn't see that one coming.
Ship moves into the clinch.
Egomi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ship stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ship takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ship pulls Egomi into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ship working a defensive guard here.
Egomi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ship works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Egomi advances position into side control!
Egomi wants to control but Ship is keeping him busy.
Egomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Egomi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ship is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Egomi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ship will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ship tries to buck Egomi off but Egomi is having none of it.
Egomi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ship to see if he's OK.
Ship is trying to control Egomi's posture but Egomi avoids it.
Ship is looking to regain half guard here but Egomi keeps moving and retains side control.
Ship gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Egomi trying to control from half guard but Ship is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egomi winds up and cracks Ship with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ship is trying to control but can't.
Egomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Egomi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Egomi throwing shots but Ship is blocking nicely.
Egomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Egomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ship's head.
Ship is not content to let Egomi control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ship bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egomi's head.
Ship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egomi moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Egomi misses.
Roman Ship is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ship.
Egomi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ship lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship lands a jab to the head.
Ship listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ship connects with a right hand. Egomi shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egomi gets caught flat footed, as Ship shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Egomi is trying to keep Ship in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egomi looking for a guillotine here but Ship defends easily.
Egomi trying to control the position.
Ship slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Egomi is trying to work for a sweep but Ship has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship controlling from the full mount.
Egomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Egomi stops Ship from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Egomi is squirming around, avoiding Ship's attempts to control the action.
Egomi is trying to escape the mount.
Ship trying to control but Egomi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egomi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ship has a good base and remains in mount.
Egomi gets back to half guard.
Egomi is looking to improve his position.
Egomi is concentrating on defense, preventing Ship from advancing position.
Egomi gets full guard.
Ship won't allow Egomi to sweep him here.
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Egomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egomi trying to keep a closed guard but Ship is proving a slippery customer.
Egomi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Egomi is looking for a triangle but Ship pushes his legs off easily.
Egomi keeping moving, preventing Ship from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ship fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Egomi misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ship.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ship successfully pulls guard.
Ship had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Egomi defends it easily.
Egomi forces his way into half guard.
Egomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ship defending well though.
Egomi trying to control the action but Ship is working from the bottom.
Egomi is looking to advance position but Ship won't allow it.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egomi wants to pass to mount but Ship is defending the position.
Egomi seems to be working for a kimura but Ship defends the submission attempt.
Egomi is thwarting Ship's attempts to control the position.
Ship looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Egomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Egomi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ship is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman Ship is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Egomi is looking for a kimura here.
Egomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Egomi is working for a submission of some sort.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egomi pulls his head out easily.
Egomi is pressing down on Ship's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ship is holding on for now.
Ship is controlling Egomi's trapped leg to prevent Egomi from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship is refusing to be controlled, as Egomi sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ship throws a body punch but Egomi moves out of range.
As Ship backs off Egomi throws a huge counter combo but Ship manages to avoid it all.
Ship changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ship.
Egomi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ship lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egomi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ship.
Egomi throws a fast counter high kick but Ship manages to duck under it in time.
Egomi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Egomi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ship works the jab nicely.
Ship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egomi can do to turn this around?
Ship tests Egomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ship lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egomi at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ship.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Ship showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ship, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Ship!
A relieved looking Roman Ship 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1693 p4p, 2124 weight class) and Rufus Rutger (ranked 275 p4p, 340 weight class). Rutger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wardance. Rufus Rutger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Rutger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger slips under a jab from Zaire.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire sizes up Rutger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutger's head backwards.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaire under the eye.
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!
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Rutger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Rutger shakes it off.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Rutger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaire.
Rutger throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Rutger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Rutger misses.
Rutger lands a right hook to the body.
Rutger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Zaire drives through and clinches with Rutger against the cage.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger misses with some punches.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Rutger being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger is looking to control Zaire's arms but Zaire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutger has his back to the cage.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Zaire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutger's brow.
Rutger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaire up against the cage.
Zaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Zaire lands a left hand.
Zaire blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Zaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Rutger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Rutger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Rutger misses the body punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutger's hands.
Rutger blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutger scores with a hook.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire instigates a clinch.
Rutger just leaning against Zaire, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutger.
Zaire taking a breather.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutgers head.
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Zaire tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutger cracks Zaire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Rutger throws a lazy head kick
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutger to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger cracks Zaire with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zaire falls to his knees and Rutger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
An out of breath Rufus Rutger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 627 p4p, 565 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 92 p4p, 83 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere throws a big shot that misses.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Websphere circles away.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Websphere circles away and keeps his distance.
Websphere raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Websphere lands a jab to the head.
Websphere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman has Websphere up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Chugman.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Chugman.
Chugman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Websphere uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Websphere has passed into half guard!
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman tries to roll over but Websphere keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Websphere gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Chugman swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Websphere thows a leg kick but Chugman checks it
and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
Websphere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Websphere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Websphere pushes his legs off easily.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Websphere manages to get himself to full guard.
Chugman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chugman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chugman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chugman scoring with some ground and pound.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Websphere is looking to stand up but Chugman isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman throws a strike but Websphere rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chugman working for a triangle but Websphere defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Websphere as Chugman shoots in.
Websphere tries to keep at a distance but Chugman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Websphere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chugman working aggressively here.
Chugman tries to stall but Websphere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Websphere lands a right hand.
Websphere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chugman throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Websphere manages to get underhooks.
Websphere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Websphere lands.
Websphere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chugman tries to clinch but Websphere moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chugman checks a leg kick.
Chugman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Websphere quickly recovers to half guard.
Websphere manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Websphere takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chugman gets a clinch.
Websphere lands with a light punch inside.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Websphere.
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!
Chugman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Websphere.
Chugman misses with a lunging right hand
and Websphere counters with a thumping low kick.
Chugman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Websphere sprawls well initially but Chugman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Websphere pushes Chugman off looking to stand but Chugman dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is keen to just control but Websphere is a slippery customer.
Chugman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Websphere tries to kick Chugman off in order to stand up. Chugman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Websphere regains half guard, as Chugman was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Websphere with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Websphere wants to get back to his feet.
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Websphere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Chugman is stalling here. Websphere is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chugman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Websphere has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere decides to stand back up.
Websphere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chugman closes the distance and pushes Websphere back into the cage.
Chugman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Chugman blocking some punches.
Chugman decides to pull guard.
Chugman has his foot on Websphere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Websphere works his way back into a safe position though.
Websphere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugman is working an open guard so Websphere takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Websphere connects with a looping right hand.
Good work by Chugman as he checks the leg kick.
Websphere keeps the fight on the outside.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice uppercut lands for Websphere. That snapped Chugman's head back.
Chugman checks a low kick from Websphere.
Chugman checks the leg kick.
Websphere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Websphere was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Websphere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere wants to land a leg kick but Chugman is out of range.
Chugman slips under a jab.
Websphere throws out a powerful jab.
Chugman throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chugman misses with a body punch
letting Websphere counter with a right hand.
Websphere swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.
Websphere scores with a kick to the midsection.
Websphere throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chugman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Websphere's waist but Websphere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chugman off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere has closed the distance and engaged Chugman in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Websphere.
Chugman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chugman takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Websphere scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Websphere to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Websphere scores with a shoulder strike.
Websphere lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Websphere throws an elbow but misses.
Chugman tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Websphere throws an elbow but misses.
Chugman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Websphere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Websphere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman blocks an elbow strike from Websphere.
Chugman misses with a body punch.
Chugman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to bum rush Websphere with a series of wild strikes but Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chugman rushes Websphere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chugman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Websphere pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chugman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Websphere's waist but Websphere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chugman off to one side.
Websphere throws a big counter head kick but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Websphere.
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Websphere.
Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Websphere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Websphere lands a hook that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Websphere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Websphere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Websphere works the jab nicely.
Chugman throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Chugman.
A lazy body kick from Websphere
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Websphere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman is pressing down on Websphere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Websphere is holding on for now.
Websphere is trying to stand back up but Chugman is controlling him
Websphere kicks Chugman off and gets back to his feet.
Chugman moves out of range of the leg kick from Websphere.
Websphere slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Websphere, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
BM Websphere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Websphere has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, BM Websphere made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Motts (ranked 426 p4p, 838 weight class) and Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 27 p4p, 53 weight class). Nuufo Seanoa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seanoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts misses with a body punch
and Seanoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Seanoa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Motts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Seanoa moved out of range nicely.
Seanoa misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts tests Seanoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Seanoa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Seanoa ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Seanoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seanoa throws a leg kick but Motts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seanoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Motts misses with a looping right.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Motts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seanoa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
Motts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seanoa tries to clinch there but Motts circles away.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Seanoa's shoulder, as Seanoa tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Seanoa is out of range.
Motts throws a hook but Seanoa blocks it.
Seanoa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Motts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts lands a jab to the nose.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Motts misses with a hook
and Seanoa counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seanoa.
Seanoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Seanoa.
Seanoa gets control of Motts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seanoa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Motts prevents Seanoa from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Motts won't allow Seanoa to get back to his feet.
Seanoa controls Motts momentarily but Motts frees himself.
Seanoa trying to control the position here.
Motts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seanoa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Motts is defending well. Seanoa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Motts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Seanoa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camaras Account (ranked 332 p4p, 334 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 52 p4p, 54 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Account uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Account looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Peterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Account moved out of range.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Account moves away and avoids it.
Account moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Peterson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Account quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Account controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Account's temple.
Account is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Account with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Account is trying to get back to full guard.
Account wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Account is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Account is trying to control but can't.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Account to regain full guard.
Account preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Account is pulling down on Peterson's head to control his posture.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Account keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peterson stands up over Account, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Account uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Account!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Account stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Account puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Account takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Account stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
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.
Peterson wants to improve his position but instead Account has moved into half guard.
Account not doing much here.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson is pressing down on Account's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson is trying to hold Account in close to prevent damage but Account has managed to pass into half guard.
Account trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Account's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
A low kick from Account is predictable there
and Peterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Account's guard.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Account is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson postures up in Account's guard and throws a big left but Account blocks it.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Account working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Account blocks nicely.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Peterson postures up in Account's guard and throws a big left but Account blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Account pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Peterson.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Account is looking to counter punch.
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camaras Account is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Account steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Account misses with a wild body shot.
Account stuffs the takedown.
Account throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Camaras Account has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson slips under a jab from Account.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Peterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Account throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Account, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Account swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Account.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Account under the eye.
Account with the inside leg kick.
Account throws a combination that misses
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown. Account fights it but they end up in guard.
Account is looking to stand back up but Peterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Account.
Peterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson working over Account with some ground and pound. Account looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Peterson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Account wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Account blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Account defending well though.
Peterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Peterson is nestled in close to Account, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Account tries to roll over but Peterson keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Account connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Account on the side of the head.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Account looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Account swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson lands a head shot.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Account misses the target.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Account works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Account's head but Account sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Account throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Account kicks Peterson off and gets back to his feet.
Camaras Account has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Account ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson catches Account with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Account stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Account wants it to stay on the feet.
Camaras Account has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Account pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and Account settles back down.
Account swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Account throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Account misses with a low kick.
Account throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson rushes Account and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Account manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Account swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Account to counter with a crisp jab.
Account misses with a body kick.
Peterson 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.
Account blocks a jab.
Peterson slips under a jab.
Peterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Account blocks a jab.
Account takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson cracks Account with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Peterson blocks the leg kick.
Account lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Account was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Account takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Account bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Peterson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Peterson is rocked!
Account is stalling in the full guard.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Account finish him?
Peterson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson is pulling down on Account's head. It's preventing any offense from Account, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Account controlling from the top position.
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!
Peterson is pulling down on Account's head. It's preventing any offense from Account, at least for the moment.
Account has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Account controlling him for the moment.
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camaras Account showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dylan Peterson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 576 p4p, 552 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 33 p4p, 32 weight class). Chai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dirt. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Railio 's knee.
Chai throws the left hand but Railio avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Railio was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Chai lands a jab to Railio's midsection.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Railio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Railio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai throws a head kick but Railio moves out of range.
Railio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai slips a straight right by Railio.
Railio throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Railio lands with a nice combination. Chai backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai slips a jab from Railio.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a head kick that Railio semi-blocks.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chai throws the left hand but Railio avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, jab by Railio - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Railio's knee momentarily.
Railio catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Railio avoids the head kick by Chai.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bigi Boi Chai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai thows a leg kick but Railio checks it
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Railio's head but Railio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Railio was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Railio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lunges at Railio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Railio's hand.
Railio darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chai's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Railio before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
A very excited looking Antti Railio 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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