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RISE 164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fish (ranked 6293 p4p, 3693 weight class) and Chris Jarvis (ranked 526 p4p, 418 weight class). Jim Fish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fish swings for the body but Jarvis moves out of range.
Fish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jarvis missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarvis moves forwards but Fish connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jim Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jarvis doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Jarvis seems unphased.
Fish throws a head kick that Jarvis semi-blocks.
Jarvis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarvis.
Jarvis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jarvis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarvis closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvis has a couple of punches blocked by Fish.
Jarvis lands a left hand.
Fish misses with some punches.
Jarvis misses with a body punch.
Fish breaks the clinch.
Jarvis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Fish catches Jarvis right on the button with a cross.
Jarvis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvis wants to clinch.
Jarvis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fish throws a hook but Jarvis blocks it.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Jarvis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvis manages to avoid it.
Jarvis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fish motions for Jarvis to come forward. Fish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarvis doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
Fish lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarvis.
Danga de danga de dang - Jarvis scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Jarvis slips the punch.
Jarvis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvis moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarvis throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarvis misses with a hook.
Jarvis clinches.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fish controls his hands.
Fish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fish is looking to stand up but Jarvis isn't so interested in that idea.
Jarvis controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis is continuing to stall.
Fish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jarvis dives into side control.
Fish being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Fish wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fish lands with a shot to the body.
Jarvis instigates a clinch.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fish.
Fish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fish thuds his right hand into Jarvis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jarvis throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarvis slips a straight right by Fish.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Jarvis blocks the body kick.
And Jarvis tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fish's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jarvis throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarvis moves into the clinch successfully.
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fish throws a shot to the body.
Fish fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarvis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jim Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarvis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish misses with a lunging right hand
and Jarvis counters by moving into the clinch.
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Fish tries to break free but Jarvis pushes him back against the cage.
Fish tries to break free but Jarvis pushes him back against the cage.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fish.
Fish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jarvis prevents Fish from breaking the clinch.
Fish breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jarvis misses with a looping left.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarvis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarvis cracks Fish with a good jab.
Fish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis checks the leg kick.
Jarvis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Fish.
Jarvis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarvis moves away from the strike by Fish.
Jarvis tries to counter with a clinch but Fish shakes him off and moves away.
Jarvis is looking to clinch but Fish is avoiding it.
Fish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Jarvis saw that one coming.
Jarvis wants to counter the offense by Fish and move into the clinch position.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jarvis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fish scores with a jab to the head.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarvis tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
Jarvis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Jarvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvis closes the distance and pushes Fish back into the cage.
Fish wants to break free but Jarvis has control.
Jarvis lands a body shot.
Jarvis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fish or not.
Jarvis scores with a shot to the side of Fish's head.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarvis can do to turn this around?
Jarvis lands with a left to the head.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fish.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvis.
Jarvis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fish tries to circle away but Jarvis has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarvis.
Jarvis scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarvis has a couple of punches blocked by Fish.
Fish takes a shot to the head.
Chris Jarvis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fish can't break the clinch.
A short right from Jarvis.
Jarvis lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Fish.
A hook to the body from Jarvis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Fish controls the action.
Jarvis manages to break the clinch.
Jarvis moves into the clinch.
Jarvis misses with some punches.
Jarvis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarvis gets through Fish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarvis breaks the clinch.
Jarvis clinches.
A shot in the inside from Jarvis.
 Fish is rocked!
A short right from Jarvis.
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarvis lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Fish head around and knocks him out cold! Jarvis hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Jarvis!
Chris Jarvis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Beneke (ranked 3703 p4p, 3745 weight class) and Nero Porto (ranked 453 p4p, 456 weight class). Porto has chosen Ayumi Nakamura - Kaze Ni Nare as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nero Porto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beneke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porto takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Porto strikes.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Porto throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Porto.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Porto moved out of range nicely.
Porto feints the counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Porto shoots in for a takedown but Beneke shows good takedown defense.
Porto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Beneke defending well as Porto loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Porto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Porto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porto prevents Beneke from improving his position.
Porto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Porto connects with a nice short shot to Beneke's temple.
Porto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beneke's head.
Porto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beneke's head.
Beneke is trying to stand up here but Porto is controlling him well.
Porto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beneke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.
Beneke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porto.
Porto lands strikes from half guard.
Porto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Porto trying to control from Beneke's half guard. Beneke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Porto stops Beneke from standing up.
Porto landing with the ground and pound.
Porto won't allow Beneke to get back to his feet.
Beneke pushes Porto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Porto misses.
Beneke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
letting Porto counter with a right hand.
Beneke scores with a jab. Porto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Porto throws a combination. Beneke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Porto misses the target.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Porto tries to counter it with a takedown but Beneke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke lands a body shot.
Porto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke slips under a jab from Porto.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Porto moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Porto's head but Porto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porto but Porto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beneke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beneke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beneke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porto on the side of the head.
Porto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beneke misses with a hook. Porto ducked under it nicely.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Porto punishes Beneke's body with a nice straight punch.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Porto misses with a body shot.
Porto throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Beneke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porto's head backwards.
Porto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke throws a hook but Porto blocks it.
Porto throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
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 Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beneke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke cracks Porto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Porto with the counter takedown but Beneke avoids it easily.
A left lands for Beneke.
Porto cracks Beneke with an open hand slap.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porto loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke misses with a hook. Porto ducked under it nicely.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Porto lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porto throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Porto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Porto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto with a nice cross.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beneke slips under a jab from Porto.
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Porto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Porto misses.
Beneke misses with a body shot
and Porto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porto misses with a wild body shot.
Beneke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Porto needs to keep his hands up - Beneke had a free shot at his head there.
Porto just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porto.
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke scores with a jab. Porto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porto throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porto.
Beneke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beneke slips a jab from Porto.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Porto saw that one coming.
Beneke connects with a crisp jab.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porto.
Nice sprawl there from Beneke as Porto shoots in.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porto connects with a body shot.
Porto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Porto.
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Porto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porto has time to react.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws a hook but Porto blocks it.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Porto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Porto throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Porto staying out of range there.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Porto.
Porto sizes up Beneke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke is looking to counter punch.
Porto moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Porto loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Porto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Beneke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porto manages to avoid it.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Porto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Porto off the cage and back into range.
Porto slips under a jab.
Beneke throws the kick towards the body but Porto avoids it.
Porto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Porto with an uppercut!
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Beneke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Porto off the cage and back into range.
Porto throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Porto lands with a cross.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Porto's head but Porto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porto.
Beneke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porto looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Porto.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Porto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke with the inside leg kick.
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Porto's leg but Porto calmly moves out of range.
Jab by Beneke.
A jab from Porto misses.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porto. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porto.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porto throws out the jab.
Beneke throws a hook but Porto avoids it easily.
Beneke cracks Porto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke works the jab nicely.
Beneke tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Beneke misses
and Porto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porto.
Porto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Porto misses with a looping right.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Porto.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nero Porto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Porto.
Porto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Porto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porto throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Porto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porto lands a jab to Beneke's midsection.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Porto misses the target.
Beneke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Porto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porto.
Beneke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Porto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Porto moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Porto.
Porto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Porto moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke misses with a hook. Porto ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Porto counters with a single leg into guard. Beneke didn't expect that.
Beneke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porto is in close to Beneke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Porto prevents Beneke from getting back to his feet.
Beneke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Porto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.
Porto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Porto moved out of range.
Porto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke lands with a right hand.
Beneke staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke lands the left hand.
A big right from Porto misses.
Beneke cracks Porto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Porto.
Beneke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Porto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Porto moved out of range.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
A big left from Porto misses.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porto.
Porto misses with a looping right.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beneke, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 3558 p4p, 3187 weight class) and Wingers Son (ranked 202 p4p, 185 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bandolero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bandolero. Wingers Son has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wingers Son!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Bandolero.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Son sprawls well. Son wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Son.
Bandolero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Son sprawls and moves away.
Son throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandolero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Son avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero moves away from the strike by Son.
Bandolero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Son misses with a looping left.
Bandolero misses with a double jab.
Bandolero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandolero misses with a body shot.
Bandolero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandolero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left and a right from Bandolero both land. Nice combination.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandolero throws a body punch but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Son scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandolero in his tracks.
Son is looking to slow Bandolero down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero drops his hands momentarily and Son takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Son stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bandolero avoids the body shot from Son.
Bandolero digs a good hook to Son's body.
Son throws a solid leg kick but Bandolero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Son.
Son throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandolero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Son lands a jab.
Bandolero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Son stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Son connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandolero misses with a double jab.
Wingers Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Son working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero jumps guard but Son turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bandolero is trying to drag Son to the mat but Son just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandolero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Son.
Son pushes Bandolero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
Bandolero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandolero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Bandolero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Son ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandolero moves away.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Son.
Bandolero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Son.
Son cracks Bandolero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Son has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Son catches Bandolero right on the button with a cross.
Son misses with a two punch combination.
Son has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Son lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown. Son tries to sprawl out of it but Bandolero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Son circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son clobbers Bandolero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Wingers Son is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Son throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Son connects with a right hand. Bandolero shakes it off.
Son misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandolero.
Bandolero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bandolero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Son manages to avoid it.
Bandolero is looking to wear down Son with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Son pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandolero misses with a wild combination.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that Son avoids nicely.
Bandolero tries to clinch up but Son circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandolero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Son displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandolero.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Son as he jumps to the side.
Son connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Son throws out a powerful jab.
Bandolero scores with a jab to the body.
Son stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Son wants it to stay on the feet.
Son throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandolero.
Bandolero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Son pinned against the cage. Son gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Son lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandolero's sensitive parts.
Son missing with a left hand there. Bandolero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandolero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Son swivels and escapes.
Son stuffs the takedown.
Bandolero slips under a jab from Son.
Son sizes up Bandolero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Son swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Son.
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandolero throws a body punch but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Son was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bandolero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandolero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
Son misses the jab.
Son showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Son.
Wingers Son seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandolero walks into a jab.
Bandolero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandolero.
Bandolero drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Son is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandolero is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero tries to free his leg and advance position but Son is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandolero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Bandolero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandolero trying to control from half guard but Son is working away.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura but Son is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandolero to get the leverage.
Son tries to kick Bandolero off but Bandolero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Son is not content to let Bandolero control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
Bandolero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Son tries to kick Bandolero off but Bandolero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Son is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Son is trying to stand up here but Bandolero is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bandolero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son lands with a hook. Bandolero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Bandolero with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son throws a shot from downtown. Bandolero moves away and avoids it.
Bandolero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Son moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Son scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandolero doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandolero shoots for a double leg takedown but Son sprawls well. He's pushed Bandolero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Son.
Son throws a series of punches but Bandolero moves out of range.
Son throws a leg kick but Bandolero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandolero is just out of range.
Bandolero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Son sprawls and moves away.
Son scores with a jab to the body.
Son ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bandolero misses with a body shot.
Bandolero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandolero shoots in and drives through. Son sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Son connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandolero.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Son defends it nicely.
Bandolero looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well.
Bandolero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Son circles away.
Bandolero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Son.
That kick from Son tenderised Bandolero's leg. Bandolero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Son uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bandolero has time to react.
Bandolero shoots in but Son avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandolero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Son is trying to defend but Bandolero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bandolero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Son to regain full guard.
Bandolero distracts Son with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Son. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Son.
No luck for Bandolero with that takedown attempt.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Son.
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandolero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandolero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Son looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Son throws a lazy right hand but Bandolero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Son saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son throws a leg kick which misses Bandolero's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandolero tries to avoid it.
Bandolero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandolero seems to be looking for submissions.
Son avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Son is looking to escape.
Bandolero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandolero stops Son from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bandolero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandolero 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.
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Son tries to kick Bandolero off but Bandolero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandolero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Son avoids it really well and circles away.
Son lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bandolero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown but Son manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandolero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bandolero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Son with a jab.
Bandolero walks into a stiff left hand from Son.
Bandolero throws a series of punches but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandolero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandolero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandolero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Son lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Son.
Son connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandolero momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Son.
Bandolero doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Son connects with a looping right hand.
Son looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Son avoids the body shot from Bandolero.
Son feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandoleros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
Son doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Son sizes up Bandolero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandolero takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Bandolero does no damage.
Son connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandolero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Son bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandolero thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Son misses.
A nice leg kick from Son, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Son does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Son lands with a hook. Bandolero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Son throws a hook but Bandolero blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Son sizes up Bandolero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Son finds it's target.
Son throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Son was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Son catches Bandolero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Giacomo Bandolero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Son uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandolero.
Son connects with a single shot there.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Son as he connects with a hook.
Wingers Son is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandolero tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandolero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wingers Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Son winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wingers Son!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Cizek (ranked 3525 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Reynaud Brown (ranked 281 p4p, 152 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynaud Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Cizek slips a jab from Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cizek swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
It looks like Cyril Cizek has been cut.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Cizek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Cizek.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Cizek.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Cizek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Brown.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cizek blocks an uppercut.
Cizek stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Cizek.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cizek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Cizek tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown works on Cizek's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown prevents a body shot from Cizek.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Cizek controls his hands.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cizeks head.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Cizek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cizek throws a head punch that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Cizek.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Cizek lands a left hand.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Cizek.
Cizek working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Cizek misses with the head strike.
Cizek throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
I was talking to Cizek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cizek is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cizek has his back to the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
A short right from Brown.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cizek scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown cracks Cizek with a nice body shot.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Cizek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Cizek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cizek lands with a left to the head.
Cizek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cizek lands with a right to the head.
Cizek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek blocking some punches.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cizek.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown pushes Cizek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cizek scores with a hook to the body.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cizek.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Cizek's head.
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Cizek scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cizek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Cizek avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Cizek controls his hands.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaud Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Cizek'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.
Brown throws a series of punches but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Cizek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cizek connects with a single shot there.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Cizek throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cizek tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Cizek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cizek stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Cizek misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Cizek lands.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Cizek thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Cizek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Cizek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cizek. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cizek.
Cizek throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Cizek is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek lands with a good body shot.
Brown 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.
Cizek scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cizek throws a body shot but no joy.
Cizek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cizek lands a jab.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
A good leg kick by Cizek.
Cizek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cizek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cizek misses.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cizek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a huge left! Cizek is in big trouble! He's backing up but Brown isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cizek from any more damage. A dominating finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynaud Brown!
Reynaud Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bass (ranked 1680 p4p, 1655 weight class) and John Wesley Hardin (ranked 201 p4p, 195 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wesley Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bass. That snapped Hardin's head back.
A jab from Bass misses.
A little jabbing left from Hardin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bass gets a clinch.
Hardin lands with a right to the head.
Hardin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass lands a left hand.
Hardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardin can't break the clinch.
Hardin working aggressively here.
Bass looking to stall.
Hardin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Hardin.
Hardin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Bass on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bass - that landed with a thud.
Bass looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardin has Bass pressed against the cage, preventing Bass from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bass.
A hook to the body from Hardin.
Hardin misses with a punch to the body.
Bass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardin pushes Bass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardin can't find room to land a body shot as Bass controls the action.
Hardin scores with a hook to the body.
Bass tries to throw a body punch but Hardin avoids it by throwing Bass back against the cage.
Hardin lands a left hand.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike from Bass.
Hardin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Hardin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Bass cracks Hardin with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bass is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardin! But no joy.
Sam Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardin staying out of range there.
Hardin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
Hardin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bass throws a looping overhand right but Hardin ducks down to avoid it.
Hardin throws out a counter right but Bass avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin needs to keep his hands up - Bass had a free shot at his head there.
Bass swings widly with a right hand
and Hardin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Bass lands.
Bass lands with a hook. Hardin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bass drives through and clinches with Hardin against the cage.
Hardin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bass looks to land a left hand but Hardin moved out of range nicely.
Hardin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bass looks to clinch
and Hardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin walks into a stiff left hand from Bass.
Bass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bass misses with a left hand
and Hardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sam Bass has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Bass misses.
Bass lands a nice shot to the body.
Bass looks to throw the jab but Hardin is out of range.
Hardin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardin takes one to the chin there.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
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 Sam Bass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Bass's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bass misses with a right hand
and Hardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardin.
Hardin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bass misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bass misses with an uppercut.
Bass misses with a right hand
and Hardin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bass! Hardin lets Bass back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass moves into the clinch.
Hardin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bass blocking some punches.
Bass is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardin blocks an elbow strike from Bass.
Bass trying to control the position but instead, Hardin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bass into the cage.
Hardin tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Hardin back against the cage.
Bass trying to stall but Hardin improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardin.
Hardin is working Bass over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardin breaks the clinch.
Bass misses the jab.
Bass misses with a hook
and Hardin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardin counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass misses with a hook.
Hardin moves away from the strike by Bass.
Hardin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardin tries to move into range but Bass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bass swings widly with a right hand
and Hardin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bass! Hardin lets Bass back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bass is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardin slips a straight right by Bass.
A swing and a miss from Bass.
Hardin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bass throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardin counters with a big right hand! Oh Bass is in trouble here! Hardin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wesley Hardin!
An out of breath John Wesley Hardin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Planck (ranked 2237 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Noah Berthier (ranked 255 p4p, 235 weight class). Noah Berthier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Planck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Berthier!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
Despite the aggression on Berthier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Planck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Planck misses with a body shot.
Berthier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Planck missing with a left hand there. Berthier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berthier throws a counter combo.
Planck tries to land a front kick but Berthier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Planck connects with a single shot there.
Planck looks to score with a jab to the body but Berthier is just out of range.
Berthier throws a counter combo.
Planck looks to score with a jab to the body but Berthier is just out of range.
Berthier avoids the body shot from Planck.
Planck connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Planck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Planck digs a good hook to Berthier's body.
Planck throws a body punch but Berthier moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berthier eats them both and turns towards Planck to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big left from Planck misses.
Max Planck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berthier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Planck.
Berthier slips under a jab from Planck.
Planck throws a series of punches but Berthier moves out of range.
Planck throws a hook but Berthier avoids it easily.
Planck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Planck lands with a shot to the body.
Planck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Planck lands a big head kick that sends Berthier tumbling to the mat! Planck takes a step backwards and waves Berthier back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthier closes the distance and clinches.
Berthier working aggressively here.
Planck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Planck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berthier.
Berthier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck throws a jab but it's blocked by Berthier.
Planck misses with a double jab.
A combination from Planck does no damage.
Berthier pushes Planck up against the cage in a clinch.
Berthier misses with an elbow strike.
Berthier has a couple of punches blocked by Planck.
Berthier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Planck manages to break the clinch.
Planck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Planck tenderised Berthier's leg. Berthier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Planck just misses with a punch to the body.
Planck throws a nice looking combination but Berthier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Planck lands a right hook to the body.
Planck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Planck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Berthier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Planck throws a body shot but no joy.
Planck's corner calls for a 1-2. Planck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Max Planck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Planck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berthier moves away from the strike by Planck.
Berthier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Planck misses with a series of wild punches.
Berthier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Planck.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berthier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Planck. Berthier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Planck scores with a decent looking hook.
Planck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Planck misses.
Berthier ducks under a wild hook from Planck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck throws a big shot that misses.
Berthier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berthier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Planck misses with the combination.
It seemed like Berthier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Planck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Planck misses with a body punch
and Berthier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Planck just misses with a punch to the body.
Berthier is looking for the big counter here.
Berthier slips a straight right by Planck.
Berthier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Planck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Planck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berthier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Planck backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Planck manages to avoid it all.
Berthier dodges the punch combination from Planck.
As Planck backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Planck manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Planck throws out a loose jab but Berthier uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Planck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berthier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Planck.
Planck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Planck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berthier tries to clinch but Planck is having none of it.
Planck lands with a nice combination. Berthier backs away looking to recover.
Planck throws a chopping leg kick but Berthier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berthier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berthier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Planck takes a swing at Berthier's ribcage but misses.
Berthier unleashes a big counter combination but Planck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Planck swings for the body but Berthier moves out of range.
As Planck backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Planck manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier slips under a jab.
Berthier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Planck.
Berthier slips a jab from Planck.
Berthier is looking for the big counter here.
Planck is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Berthier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Planck misses with a body shot.
Berthier avoids the body shot from Planck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berthier backs up against the cage.
Berthier clinches with his opponent.
Berthier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berthier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berthier lands an uppercut.
Berthier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Planck's efforts to push away.
Berthier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Planck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier lands a hook that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
Planck dodges an elbow strike from Berthier.
Planck manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Planck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berthier doesn't seem phased though.
Planck throws a right and a left that Berthier avoids nicely.
A big right from Planck misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Planck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck lands with a cross.
Planck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berthier can do to turn this around?
Planck misses the shot to the body.
Max Planck is winning the standup battle so far.
Planck connects with a right hand. Berthier shakes it off.
Berthier doesn't manage to clinch there - Planck circles away.
Berthier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Planck just misses with a punch to the body.
Planck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berthier unleashes a big counter combination but Planck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Planck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Planck looks to score with a jab to the body but Berthier is just out of range.
Planck connects with a body shot.
Planck gets tackled into the cage by Berthier. Berthier maintains the clinch.
Planck blocks the elbow strike.
Berthier lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier misses with the head strike.
Planck throws a punch but it's blocked by Berthier.
Berthier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berthier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Planck's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Berthier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berthier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
Berthier takes a shot to the head.
Berthier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Planck misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Planck.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Planck misses with an elbow strike.
Planck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Planck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berthier in his tracks.
Planck throws out a loose jab but Berthier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noah Berthier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Planck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
Berthier unleashes a big counter combination but Planck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Planck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthier closes the distance and clinches.
Planck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berthier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Planck.
Planck swinging wildly here.
Berthier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berthier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Planck.
Planck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Planck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Planck gets tackled into the cage by Berthier. Berthier maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berthier throws an elbow but misses.
Planck lands a right hand.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berthier scores with a shot to the side of Planck's head.
Planck misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Planck dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Planck misses with a looping left.
Planck looks to land a right hand but Berthier moved out of range.
Planck looks to land a right hand but Berthier moved out of range.
Planck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Planck scores with a nice head shot.
Planck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berthier manages to avoid it.
Planck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Planck.
As Planck backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Planck manages to avoid it all.
Planck throws out a leg kick but Berthier moves out of range and Planck only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planck tries to land a front kick but Berthier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berthier avoids a kick to the body.
Planck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
Berthier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Planck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berthier tries to clinch there but Planck circles away.
Planck lands with an overhand left.
Berthier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Planck misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.
Planck wants to land a leg kick but Berthier is out of range.
Planck loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
Berthier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berthier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Planck throws out the jab.
Planck throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Berthier to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Planck keeps the fight on the outside.
Berthier blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Planck.
Planck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berthier doesn't seem bothered though.
Planck misses the jab.
A low kick from Planck is predictable there
and Berthier counters with a series of strikes. Planck will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Planck loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
Planck misses with a straight right.
Berthier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Planck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berthier on the side of the head.
Planck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Planck looks to land a right hand but Berthier moved out of range.
Berthier is looking for the big counter here.
Noah Berthier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Planck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berthier.
Berthier throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berthier moves out of range of the leg kick from Planck.
As Planck backs off Berthier throws a huge counter combo but Planck manages to avoid it all.
Planck throws a combination. Berthier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planck catches Berthier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berthier drives through and clinches with Planck against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Planck fails to land.
Berthier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berthier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Planck takes a shot to the head.
Planck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Planck misses with a two punch combination.
Planck throws out a loose jab but Berthier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier is looking for the big counter here.
Planck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berthier.
Berthier defending well as Planck loads up on a big left hand.
Planck lands a glancing blow to the side of Berthier's head.
Planck throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Planck. That snapped Berthier's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck throws a sloppy body shot
and Berthier counters with a crisp right that sends Planck to the canvas! Berthier follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Berthier!
After winning the bout, Noah Berthier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thomas Babcock (ranked 651 p4p, 860 weight class) and Beanin Jiet (ranked 83 p4p, 108 weight class). Babcock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 70. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Thomas Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beanin Jiet!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiet is looking to slow Babcock down with leg kicks.
Jiet is looking to score with low kicks.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Jiet.
Babcock misses with a hook
and Jiet counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
A nice combination there by Jiet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiet. Babcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Jiet lands a leg kick that knocks Babcock off balance momentarily.
Jiet misses with a hook.
Jiet feints and then cracks Babcock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babcock down.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Jiet throws a low kick but Babcock moves out of range easily.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiet was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiet misses with an uppercut.
Beanin Jiet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babcock swings for the body but Jiet moves out of range.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Jiet.
Jiet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiet manages to avoid it.
Jiet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiet counters with a straight right hand.
Jiet throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock scores with a jab to the head.
Jiet misses with a low kick as Babcock jumps back.
Jiet throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jiet with the inside leg kick.
Jiet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Jiet misses
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock lands a nice forearm strike.
Babcock working the ground and pound but Jiet is defending the strikes.
Babcock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jiet!
Babcock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Babcock raining down shots from the mount!
Jiet is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Babcock looking to finish with strikes here!
Babcock throws some wild stikes that Jiet manages to avoid easily.
Babcock wants to control the pace but Jiet is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throws some wild stikes that Jiet manages to avoid easily.
Babcock throwing strikes here but Jiet is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jiet is trying to escape the mount.
Jiet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Babcock.
Babcock working the ground and pound effectively.
Babcock misses with a head shot.
Babcock tries to control but Jiet wriggling away.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jiet's face.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount and Jiet is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jiet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock is landing with some decent strikes but Jiet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Babcock is landing with some decent strikes but Jiet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Babcock working the ground and pound effectively.
Jiet is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Jiet is staying in there.
Babcock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babcock landing shots from mount.
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Babcock throws some wild stikes that Jiet manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Babcock misses with an uppercut.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Jiet.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Jiet connects with a single shot there.
Babcock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Babcock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jiet defends well and Babcock ends up having to push Jiet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Babcock.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jiet tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock tries to work over Jiet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jiet fails to land.
Jiet misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Jiet on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jiet.
Jiet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Jiet.
Babcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babcock tries a body shot but Jiet blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiet has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jiet up against the cage.
Babcock digs a right hand underneath Jiet's ribcage. Jiet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babcock blocks an uppercut.
Babcock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Babcock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jiet.
Jiet blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Jiet gets through Babcock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Babcock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiet tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Jiet back against the cage.
Babcock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jiet prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiet.
Jiet lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jiet as the two fighters clinch.
Jiet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiet controls his hands.
Babcock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babcock's face.
It looks like Jesse Thomas Babcock has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiet.
Babcock is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Thomas Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock jumps guard but Jiet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jiet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Jiet avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Jiet avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Jiet prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Jiet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock tries for a takedown but Jiet manages to get underhooks.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiet blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Jiet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babcock avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tries to stall but Jiet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babcock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jiet misses with the head strike.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Jiet controls the action.
Jiet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Babcock is trying to force a seperation but Jiet has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Jiet.
Jiet lands a hook that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Jiet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beanin Jiet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Jiet.
Babcock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jiet is keeping busy.
Jiet lands a shoulder strike.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Jiet working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jiet as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Babcock to work.
Babcock blocking some punches.
Jiet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock stalling.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Jiet drops Babcock with a big knee straight up the middle! Babcock is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Babcock is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Jiet misses its intended target.
Oh Babcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiet is just out of range.
Jiet dips to his left and cracks Babcock with an uppercut!
Jiet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babcock seems to have got his legs back now.
Jiet is looking to slow Babcock down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beanin Jiet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thomas Babcock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Babcock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jiet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Jiet tenderised Babcock's leg. Babcock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babcock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiet scoring well with a low kick there.
Babcock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babcock is looking to wear down Jiet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Jiet misses
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jiet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
Jiet dodges the ground and pound from Babcock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Jiet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jiet defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Babcock crashes against the mat.
Babcock trying to control the action but Jiet is working from the bottom.
Jiet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Jiet defends.
Babcock working the ground and pound.
Jiet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
Jiet taking a bit of punishment here - Babcock scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Babcock crashes against the mat.
Jiet parries the strikes from Babcock easily there. Babcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jiet to escape.
Babcock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Babcock landing shots from mount.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Jiet looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babcock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Babcock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jiet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Babcock lands a big shot there that rocks Jiet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Babcock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Babcock.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jiet's face.
Babcock breaks from Jiet's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock throwing strikes but Jiet recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Babcock is keen to just control but Jiet is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babcock trying to control the action but Jiet is working from the bottom.
Jiet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babcock moves nicely into side control.
Babcock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
Babcock controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Thomas Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A victorious Jesse Thomas Babcock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 911 p4p, 241 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 113 p4p, 32 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dragneel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come the Fire Dragon. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dragneel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaissi, pushing him back against the cage.
Slaissi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragneel has him pressed against the cage.
Dragneel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slaissi at a distance.
Slaissi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragneel can pounce on him.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Slaissi feints a counter leg kick.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel cracks Slaissi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Slaissi blocks the low kick.
Slaissi cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Dragneel pushes Slaissi away with a front kick.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Slaissi avoids it.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Slaissi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragneel, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Slaissi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Slaissi's knee but Slaissi avoids it well.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dragneel throws a good cross that connects.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Slaissi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Dragneel moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Slaissi off balance momentarily.
Dragneel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses with a body punch
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that 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.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaissi is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Slaissi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that Slaissi avoids nicely.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a double jab
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to work over Slaissi's front leg with a kick but Slaissi checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lunges at Slaissi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slaissi's hand.
Slaissi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaissi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range.
Slaissi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi connects with a nice looking jab.
Slaissi lands a nice hook to Dragneel's body. Dragneel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Dragneel misses the jab.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi lands a head shot.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slaissi looks to land a combination but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slaissi is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Dragneel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaissi doesn't seem phased though.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a three punch combo!
Slaissi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slaissi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slaissi lands with a right hand.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaissi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Slaissi was not able to check.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slaissi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Slaissi as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slaissi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Slaissi.
Jab by Slaissi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Dragneel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaissi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Dragneel - just one landing.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaissi's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragneel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rantang Gustus (ranked 1981 p4p, 562 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 174 p4p, 53 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustus tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rantang Gustus has been cut.
Gustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustus. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher slips under a jab from Gustus.
Gustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fisher is fending him off so far but Gustus persists. Nope, Fisher circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustus tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustus throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fisher counters with a big right hand! Oh Gustus is in trouble here! Fisher follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fisher!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Fisher thanked New Standard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 188 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Eric Jacquin (ranked 31 p4p, 183 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Jacquin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Einstein.
Jacquin throws a body punch but Einstein moves out of range.
Jacquin throws a poor cross that misses
and Einstein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacquin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 Jacquin is rocked!
Einstein lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jacquin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Einstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Einstein!
A victorious Albert Einstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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