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C202: Kahn vs Ochoa II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between My Time (ranked 1665 p4p, 3306 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 154 p4p, 256 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
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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 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, My Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time slips under a jab.
Time swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Case thumps Time with a low kick.
Case takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Time avoids a punch combination nicely.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
Time moves in looking to clinch but Case pushes him off.
Time tries to clinch up but Case circles away and keeps his distance.
Time rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Case blocking some punches.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Time's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Time working aggressively here.
A short right from Time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Time blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Case wants to get back to striking at distance but Time won't allow it.
Case softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Case.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time misses with the head strike.
Case will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Time up against the cage.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Case is pushing Time up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Case working aggressively here.
Case wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Time has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Time lands a right hand.
Case wants to stall.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Case misses with a hook to the ribs.
Case's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Case avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Case taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case stalling in the clinch.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Time working aggressively here.
Case blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Case.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Case lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with some punches.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Time.
Case throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Case.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case blocking some punches.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Time lands a hook to the side of the head.
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Case lands a jab to the nose.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time has closed the distance and engaged Case in a clinch.
Case's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Case misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Time lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Case backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Case has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Time seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Case can turn it around.
Case can't find room to land a body shot as Time controls the action.
Case makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time working aggressively here.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Time lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Time lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Case.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time misses with some punches.
Case lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Case.
A short right from Case.
Time misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Case swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
Time is looking to clinch.
Time closes the distance and clinches.
Case working aggressively here.
Case has a couple of punches blocked by Time.
Case blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Case.
Case swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Case.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Time lands a hook to the side of the head.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Case.
Time scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Time scores with a nice short uppercut.
Time gets through Case's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Case misses.
Time was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Time moves into the clinch.
Time is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Case lands with a light punch inside.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Time has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage.
Time working aggressively here.
Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Case has had enough of the clinch but Time keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Time checks it well.
Time throwing a counter right hand but Case manages to avoid it.
Case attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Time fails with an attempt to clinch.
Time takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Case, pushing him back against the cage.
Case tries to stall but Time uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Case blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Time.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Case takes a shot to the head.
Time misses with the head strike.
Case lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Time lands with a right to the head.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Case effectively controlling the action here.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time misses with the head strike.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time misses with the head strike.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Case wants to get back to striking at distance but Time won't allow it.
Time lands a hook to the side of the head.
Case trying to stall but Time improves his position.
Case tries to stall but Time uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Time working aggressively here.
Case looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Case.
Time moves into the clinch.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
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!
Case's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that second round.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Time takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Time darts in and clinches Case up against the cage.
Case misses with a punch on the inside.
Case has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Case misses with a body punch.
Case lands a left hand.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time working aggressively here.
Case takes a shot to the head.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time misses with some punches.
Time working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Time.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Case is looking to control Time's arms but Time gets an underhook and turns him. Now Case has his back to the cage.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case working aggressively here.
Case blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Time on the inside.
Case wants to get back to striking at distance but Time won't allow it.
Case wants to break free but Time has control.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Case creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
My Time is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
Case tries to stall but Time uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Case is pushing Time up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Case goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Case wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case is trying to break the clinch but Time has him pressed against the cage.
Case can't break the clinch.
Case has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Case fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case misses with a punch on the inside.
Case tries to work over Time's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Case misses with a body punch.
Case lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Case misses with a body punch.
Case swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
Time gets through Case's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Time lands an uppercut.
Case is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Case is pushing Time up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Case continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
Case slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Case misses with some punches.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
My Time showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Time, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... My Time!
In his post fight interview, My Time started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crush Bandicoot (ranked 3474 p4p, 1485 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 127 p4p, 142 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29 - 15 - 2 |
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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 32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crush Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grandis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandicoot advances position into side control!
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grandis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandicoot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grandis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bandicoot's guard! Nice work there by Grandis!
Grandis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot gets full guard.
Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bandicoot trying to remain calm as Grandis controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandicoot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot seems a little lost for a moment, as Grandis dominates the positioning.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.
Grandis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grandis is keen to just control but Bandicoot is a slippery customer.
Grandis is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandis to get the leverage.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard.
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Grandis to get to half guard.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Grandis keeps him under control.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandis pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Grandis controlling the pace.
Grandis trying to control from half guard but Bandicoot is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Grandis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grandis scores with a body shot.
Grandis lands with a nice body punch.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Grandis coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grandis swivels and escapes.
Grandis lands with an overhand left.
Bandicoot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grandis did well to prevent Bandicoot getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Grandis's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grandis dives on top into guard.
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Grandis defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis content to stall in guard here.
Grandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grandis has passed into half guard!
Grandis trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grandis stalling.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Grandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Grandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandicoot looking for subs from the bottom but Grandis mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandicoot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grandis has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
Grandis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grandis tries to keep control of the position but Bandicoot is staying busy.
Grandis is trying to stick to Bandicoot's back but Bandicoot is turning into Grandis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grandis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grandis is in trouble now - Bandicoot has advanced to mount!
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine from mount but Grandis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis tries to hold on but Bandicoot postures up.
Bandicoot goes for an armbar but Grandis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grandis.
Bandicoot looking for subs off his back but Grandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Grandis moves into full mount! Bandicoot won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Grandis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grandis digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grandis tries to avoid it but Bandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grandis to the ground. Grandis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grandis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grandis catches Bandicoot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grandis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown but Grandis sprawls well.
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches up with Grandis, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes Grandis against the cage but Grandis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Grandis finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Grandis lands a head kick. Bandicoot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grandis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grandis pinned against the cage. Grandis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis scores with a punch to the head.
Bandicoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grandis instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grandis tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grandis stops a takedown attempt from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grandis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Grandis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Grandis scores with a shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grandis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grandis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandicoot letting Grandis take a breather here.
Grandis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot is looking for a takedown.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot is working for takedown but Grandis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot goes for a takedown attempt but Grandis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grandis lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Grandis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandicoot doesn't seem phased though.
Bandicoot misses with a double jab.
Grandis stuffs the takedown.
Robert Grandis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
Grandis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grandis, as that shot connected.
Grandis moves into the clinch.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Grandis on the inside.
Grandis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grandis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grandis after a bit of a struggle.
Grandis breaks from the clinch.
Bandicoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grandis sprawls well. Grandis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Grandis.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Bandicoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grandis's waist but Grandis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandicoot off to one side.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Grandis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grandis digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Grandis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bandicoot keeps the fight on the outside.
Grandis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Grandis there.
Grandis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Grandis.
Bandicoot 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.
Crush Bandicoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Grandis sprawls well. He's pushed Bandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grandis works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
Grandis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying to drag Grandis to the mat but Grandis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Bandicoot looking for a takedown.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grandis is defending well for now.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grandis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grandis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Grandis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grandis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
A very excited looking Robert Grandis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Mendoza (ranked 785 p4p, 973 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 51 p4p, 65 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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133
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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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Mendoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Mendoza!
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Mendoza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Mendoza slows the pace down.
Mendoza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza working the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendoza stalling.
Mendoza looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendoza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mendoza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendoza can pounce on him.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Mendoza throws a good cross that connects.
Mendoza cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Mendoza punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Mendoza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendoza tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
It looked like Mendoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza throws a body kick that misses.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jab from Mendoza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the head.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendoza thinking.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Mendoza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mendoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza with a hook.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Mendoza sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Jackson misses the jab.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Mendoza pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendoza is wise to it.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendoza cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza lands the left hand.
Mendoza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendoza.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Mendoza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to control the position but Mendoza says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Mendoza has control of the leg.
Jackson is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Mendoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultima Koivisto (ranked 737 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 112 p4p, 151 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ultima Koivisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivisto misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahomes! But no joy.
A big right from Mahomes misses.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto swinging wildly here.
Mahomes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Koivisto's legs.
A jab from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Mahomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Nice shot by Koivisto.
Mahomes clinches.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahomes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koivisto backwards.
Koivisto misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Koivisto.
Mahomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Koivisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahomes at a distance.
Mahomes lands a front kick.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Mahomes counters with a body kick that stops Koivisto in his tracks momentarily.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mahomes!
Mahomes checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto throws a nice looking combination but Mahomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Koivisto cracks Mahomes with a good jab.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Mahomes feints a counter leg kick.
Koivisto thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahomes with a hook.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Koivisto moved away.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes swinging wildly here.
Mahomes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koivisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahomes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto cracks a nice hook into Mahomes's ribs.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Koivisto lands.
A jab from Mahomes does it's job there.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
Koivisto throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Koivisto gets tackled into the cage by Mahomes. Mahomes maintains the clinch.
Koivisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow.
Mahomes is leaning against Koivisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahomes lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koivisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koivisto 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
Mahomes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Mahomes's head but Mahomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koivisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Koivisto checks it.
Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Mahomes misses
and Koivisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahomes cracks Koivisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahomes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahomes works the jab nicely.
Mahomes throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koivisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahomes works the jab nicely.
Mahomes slips a jab from Koivisto.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Mahomes avoids the punch easily.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Koivisto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahomes scores with a push kick.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the head.
Mahomes is looking to clinch but Koivisto is avoiding it.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes wants to counter with a clinch but Koivisto pushes him away.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Mahomes needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahomes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Mahomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivisto throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Koivisto throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Mahomes moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Mahomes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koivisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahomes's head.
Mahomes connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Koivisto.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Mahomes cracks Koivisto with an open hand slap.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Mahomes avoids the punch easily.
Mahomes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Mahomes.
Mahomes wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koivisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Koivisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mahomes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koivisto. That one must have hurt.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Koivisto defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto feints and then cracks Mahomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahomes down.
Mahomes with the inside leg kick.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Some wild striking there from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes throws an overhand right that lands on Koivisto's shoulder, as Koivisto tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mahomes. Beautiful body shot.
Mahomes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Mahomes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Mahomes lands with a straight right. Koivisto didn't see that one coming.
Nice cross by Koivisto.
Koivisto jabs at Mahomes's body.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Koivisto.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Koivisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mahomes throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Mahomes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahomes throws a push kick but Koivisto slaps the foot to one side.
Mahomes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahomes scores with a hook.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Mahomes's head back.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.
Mahomes takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Koivisto moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Mahomes counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahomes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that Mahomes avoids nicely.
Koivisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahomes wants to slow Koivisto down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Koivisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koivisto lands a jab.
Koivisto takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Mahomes tries to clinch there but Koivisto circles away.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Mahomes.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koivisto clobbers Mahomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahomes tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahomes moves out of range of the body kick from Koivisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koivisto takes a step back to recover.
Mahomes throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Mahomes throws out a powerful jab.
Mahomes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mahomes has Koivisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes blocks a body shot from Koivisto.
Koivisto breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Koivisto misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Mahomes moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koivisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto scores with a body shot.
Mahomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahomes misses with a series of wild punches.
Koivisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahomes counters with a left to the body.
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Mahomes avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes lands a head shot.
Mahomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 155 p4p, 275 weight class) and Don Crenshaw (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class). Crenshaw is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. Lindsay Apollo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crenshaw.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Apollo circles away and keeps his distance.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Crenshaw counters with a two punch combo.
Crenshaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crenshaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apollo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crenshaw throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Crenshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crenshaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo misses the body punch
and Crenshaw counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crenshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
We've been informed that Crenshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Crenshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Apollo has control of Crenshaw's left arm, preventing Crenshaw from doing any damage.
Crenshaw won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crenshaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crenshaw wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crenshaw's guard.
Crenshaw is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Crenshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crenshaw trying to control the position here.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crenshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crenshaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crenshaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo forces his way into half guard.
Apollo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Apollo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crenshaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four 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.
Crenshaw actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but Crenshaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crenshaw is staying active underneath Apollo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crenshaw is looking to improve his position.
Apollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crenshaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Apollo.
Apollo is pressing down on Crenshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crenshaw is holding on for now.
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 Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crenshaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Crenshaw misses with a combination
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Apollo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crenshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo cracks Crenshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Crenshaw does it's job there.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Apollo throws a body kick.
Crenshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crenshaw can do to turn this around?
Crenshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Crenshaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Crenshaw moved out of range.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Crenshaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Crenshaw seems unphased.
Crenshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crenshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apollo finds it's way round the side to connect with Crenshaw's head.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Apollo.
Jab by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Crenshaw stumbling back into the cage.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crenshaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from Apollo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Crenshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Crenshaw slips under a jab.
Apollo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crenshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo lands a head kick!
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Crenshaw with a jab.
Crenshaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Apollo.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Crenshaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Apollo misses.
Crenshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Crenshaw tries to counter with a clinch but Apollo shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apollo thuds his right hand into Crenshaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crenshaw missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crenshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Crenshaw.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw slips under a jab.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Crenshaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Crenshaw controls his hands.
Apollo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Apollo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crenshaw trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing Crenshaw from standing up.
Crenshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crenshaw trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Crenshaw from controlling successfully.
Crenshaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crenshaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apollo is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Crenshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crenshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crenshaw tries to bum rush Apollo with a series of wild strikes but Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crenshaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apollo checks it well.
Crenshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Crunch! Apollo slams his shin into Crenshaw's torso.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo with a hook.
Crenshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Crenshaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crenshaw closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Apollo's defenses.
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo with a hook.
Crenshaw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Crenshaw needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut.
Crenshaw throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick from Crenshaw, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw wants to clinch.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crenshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Apollo slips under a jab from Crenshaw.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Don Crenshaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 532 p4p, 754 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 75 p4p, 97 weight class). Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Allu doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Allu throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Allu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Allu clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
Allu tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Allu back against the cage.
Allu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu lands a nice uppercut.
Allu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allu moves to clinch but Wayne breaks away
and Wayne counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Allu off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Wayne follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Allu was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
A relieved looking Anthony Wayne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 67 p4p, 294 weight class) and Rex Gunn (ranked 2 p4p, 19 weight class). Gunn has chosen Miami as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice right hand that sends Gunn toppling to the canvas! Gunn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Albatross finish him?!
 Gunn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn clinches.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Albatross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Gunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Gunn - just one landing.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Albatross's waist but Albatross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gunn! Albatross lets Gunn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gunn throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice body kick.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Gunn swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunn.
Gunn tries to bum rush Albatross with a series of wild strikes but Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Albatross.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Gunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Albatross defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn clinches.
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Albatross working hard to break the clinch.
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albatross connects with a looping right hand.
Albatross lands a big uppercut and Gunn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gunn looks OK. Albatross waves Gunn back to his feet!
Gunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Albatross tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Gunn drives through and clinches with Albatross against the cage.
A short right from Albatross.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Gunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Albatross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Gunn.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn has Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross throws a big counter combination but Gunn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Albatross tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Albatross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Albatross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Gunn.
Gunn pushes Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
As Gunn backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Albatross.
Gunn throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gunn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gunn looks to clinch but Albatross throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gunn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 96 p4p, 178 weight class) and Hunter Broderick (ranked 12 p4p, 24 weight class). Obaminator comes to the cage accompanied by Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Broderick has chosen Mind by Savanah as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick scores with a shot to the body.
Obaminator misses with a hook.
Broderick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Broderick scores with a push kick.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
Obaminator lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Broderick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obaminator throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Broderick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obaminator slips a jab from Broderick .
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Broderick . Obaminator shrugs it off though.
Obaminator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Broderick finds it's way round the side to connect with Obaminator's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick slips under a jab from Obaminator.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Broderick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick lands with a nice body punch.
Broderick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Broderick ducks down to avoid it.
Broderick misses with a body kick.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Broderick lands with a cross.
Broderick misses the shot to the body.
Broderick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator avoids a kick to the body.
Broderick misses with a kick to the body.
Broderick blocks the body kick.
Broderick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick lands a body shot.
Broderick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good shot there by Broderick .
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!
Obaminator slips a jab from Broderick .
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Broderick .
Obaminator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Broderick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
Broderick throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Broderick moves away and avoids it.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator scores with a body shot.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broderick moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Broderick throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Obaminator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broderick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Broderick is predictable there
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Broderick misses with a body kick.
Obaminator walks forward, straight into a front kick from Broderick .
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Broderick .
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator 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.
That kick from Broderick tenderised Obaminator's leg. Obaminator is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broderick misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator moves out of range as Broderick throws a body kick.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Obaminator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick scores with a shot to the body.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Broderick moved out of range.
Broderick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broderick throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Broderick .
Obaminator throws a quick counter kick to the body but Broderick avoids it.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Broderick finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Broderick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Broderick looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Broderick is looking to chop away at Obaminator's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obaminator.
Obaminator backing away here, and Broderick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Broderick misses with a body kick.
Obaminator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator checks a leg kick nicely.
Obaminator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broderick .
Broderick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obaminator blocks it well.
Obaminator misses with a hook
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Obaminator - just one landing.
 It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Obaminator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Broderick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Broderick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator lands with an uppercut that bounces Broderick off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Obaminator.
Broderick throws a wild body kick that Obaminator sees coming a mile off.
Broderick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.
Obaminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Broderick misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Broderick misses with a straight right.
Obaminator tries to move into range but Broderick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.
Hunter Broderick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broderick misses with a low kick.
Broderick misses with a straight left.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick looks to clinch
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Broderick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obaminator. That did some damage!
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Broderick backs away, Obaminator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Broderick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Broderick .
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Broderick rushes Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obaminator is defending well for now.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obaminator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Broderick lands a left hand.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Obaminator cracks Broderick with a nice body shot.
Obaminator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obaminator's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obaminator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Broderick .
Obaminator is trying to force a seperation but Broderick has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Obaminator lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick blocks an uppercut.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obaminator is trying to force a seperation but Broderick has the dominant position.
Obaminator lands a right hand.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broderick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obaminator in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Broderick has a couple of punches blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator is trying to break the clinch but Broderick is controlling him.
Obaminator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Obaminator.
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Broderick throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator fires out a quick counter leg kick but Broderick just manages to avoid it.
Obaminator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Broderick missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Broderick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Broderick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Broderick misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obaminator.
Broderick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broderick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick .
Obaminator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Obaminator.
Broderick is looking to clinch.
Broderick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected.
Obaminator throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broderick throws out a leg kick but Obaminator moves out of range and Broderick only half commits.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Broderick .
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Obaminator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Broderick misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Broderick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broderick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Obaminator counters with a low kick, right behind Broderick 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator moves out of range of the body kick from Broderick .
Obaminator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Broderick moved out of range.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Broderick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Obaminator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Broderick .
Broderick misses with an uppercut.
Broderick throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator's corner calls for a 1-2. Obaminator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broderick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Broderick settles back down.
Broderick lands a glancing blow to the side of Obaminator's head.
Broderick is looking to land body kicks.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Broderick .
Obaminator half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Broderick takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Broderick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Broderick thinks about the counter body kick.
Broderick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obaminator will feel that in the morning.
Obaminator thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Broderick if he has to take too many more of those.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Broderick .
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Broderick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hunter Broderick .
I think Broderick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Hunter Broderick had this to say: 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 44 p4p, 2256 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 8 p4p, 272 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie clobbers Haggar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haggar feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Haggar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.
Haggar works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Haggar landing some decent shots from guard.
Haggar prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Haggar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Haggar is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haggar works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haggar won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
Haggar cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Haggar is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar 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.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haggar gets to his feet and stands over Gracie, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracie felt that one! Haggar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracie from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 8 p4p, 31 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Kahn's entrance music is كارتل مدان. A fine choice. Ochoa has chosen Gang Signs by The Game as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ochoa digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ochoa throws a head kick that Kahn semi-blocks.
Ochoa scores with a three punch combo!
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Ochoa.
Jab by Ochoa.
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
Kahn clinches.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ochoa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn pushes Ochoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ochoa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa lands an uppercut.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kahn.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochoa controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn is working Ochoa over against the cage.
Ochoa looks winded!
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ochoa is aware though and is defending well.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahn working for a triangle but Ochoa defends it easily.
Kahn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kahn working a defensive guard here.
Kahn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ochoa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kahn is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ochoa passes into half guard.
Ochoa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kahn is trying to control but can't.
Ochoa wants to stand up but Kahn is controlling the position.
Kahn gets full guard.
Ochoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ochoa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kahn's guard.
Kahn looking to control.
Kahn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn has a closed guard, preventing Ochoa from standing up.
Ochoa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ochoa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Ochoa tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn 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.
Kahn thuds a left hand into Ochoa's body.
Ochoa throws a good cross that connects.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Ochoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kahn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ochoa is out of range.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ochoa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kahn in his tracks.
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!
Kahn connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kahn instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
Ochoa tries a knee to the head but Kahn blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Kahn tries a body shot but Ochoa blocks it.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a shot to the side of Kahn's head.
Ochoa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kahn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ochoa can turn it around.
Ochoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kahn gets through Ochoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kahn lands a right hand.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kahn.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kahn successfully pulls guard.
Kahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ochoa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kahn's guard.
Kahn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ochoa defends it easily.
Kahn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kahn working a defensive guard here.
Kahn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ochoa defends it easily.
Kahn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ochoa has picked Kahn up and slammed him! Kahn can't keep hold of the triangle and Ochoa manages to pass to side control!
Kahn is trying to control Ochoa's posture but Ochoa avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Kahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ochoa wants to stand but Kahn has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Ochoa is looking to stand up but Kahn won't let him.
Kahn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ochoa has passed into half guard!
Kahn gets back to full guard.
Kahn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ochoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ochoa's knee momentarily.
Ochoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa stalks Kahn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kahn's face. Kahn staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from Ochoa misses its intended target.
Ochoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ochoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anthony Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the body from Ochoa misses
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Kahn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it.
Ochoa misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Ochoa misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ochoa misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Ochoa's belly button to the back.
Ochoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochoa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ochoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ochoa is looking to score with low kicks.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ochoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
letting Ochoa counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ochoa avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Ochoa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kahn. That one must have hurt.
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
Ochoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ochoa avoids a kick to the body.
Ochoa misses with a double jab.
Kahn moves into the clinch.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn pulls guard successfully.
Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?
Kahn has his foot on Ochoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ochoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Ochoa tries to stand but Kahn is controlling from the bottom.
Kahn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ochoa defends it easily.
Ochoa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kahn's guard.
Kahn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ochoa frees his head nicely. Oh but Kahn has switched to an armbar! Ochoa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Mohammed Kahn 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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