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Cobra Kai: No Mercy 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianluca Festa (ranked 5967 p4p, 25310 weight class) and Michael Dawson (ranked 522 p4p, 547 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gianluca Festa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson cracks Festa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dawson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Gianluca Festa has been cut.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Festa's leg. Festa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Festa will feel that in the morning.
Festa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Dawson there.
Dawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Dawson.
 Festa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festa leaves his chin hanging out and Dawson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Festa crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dawson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob White (ranked 6175 p4p, 25488 weight class) and Quagmire Griffin (ranked 283 p4p, 302 weight class). Quagmire Griffin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quagmire Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Griffin.
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
White stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
White is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Griffin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob White!
Our winner, Bob White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Embry (ranked 4789 p4p, 25516 weight class) and Vtnom Snake (ranked 337 p4p, 388 weight class). Snake has chosen wae as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mateo Embry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateo Embry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vtnom Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snake is defended easily by Embry.
Embry lands a jab.
Snake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Embry to the mat! Embry manages to get full guard.
Snake is standing up over Embry. Embry looks to escape but Snake dives into side control.
Snake stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Embry wants it to stay on the feet.
Snake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Embry was well out of range. Poor timing from Snake.
Snake shoots in for a double leg but Embry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Embry misses the target.
Mateo Embry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vtnom Snake.
Embry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Embry leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown. Embry tries to sprawl out of it but Snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Embry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Embry.
Mateo Embry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Embry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Embry.
Snake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Embry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Embry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Embry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but Embry shows good takedown defense.
Snake looks winded!
Embry lands a really nice looking cross but Snake seems unphased.
Snake tries to clinch but Embry moves away
and Embry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snake has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 Snake is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Embry finds it's way through Snake's defenses.
Snake is still on wobbly legs! Can Embry finish him?
Embry misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake fails with a takedown attempt.
Snake seems to have recovered his senses.
Embry lands with a straight right. Snake didn't see that one coming.
Snake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Embry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Embry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snake.
Embry looks to land a combination. Snake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oooooh!!! Embry has knocked Snake down with a huge combo! Embry steps away and waves a wobbly Snake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Snake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Embry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Embry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Embry stuffs the takedown.
Embry keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake has his takedown stuffed
and Embry counters with a nice uppercut.
Embry scores with a nice head shot.
Embry digs a good hook to Snake's body.
Embry with a jab.
Nice cross by Embry.
Good exchange - Embry coming out on top.
Embry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Embry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Embry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snake's head backwards.
Embry swinging wildly here.
Snake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but Embry shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Embry scores with a jab to the body.
Embry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Embry scores with a sloppy right hand. Snake should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Embry to the mat! Embry manages to get full guard.
Embry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snake forces his way into half guard.
Snake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Embry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embry pinned against the cage. Embry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Embry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snake is in Embry's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is pushing down on Embry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Embry is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snake is looking for a kimura but Embry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snake to get the leverage.
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Embry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snake is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Embry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Embry wants to stand back up but Snake manages to pass into side control.
Embry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Embry tries to get out of the position.
Snake is working Embry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Embry is trying to buck Snake off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Embry, who protects the arm well.
Embry tries to escape but Snake is in control.
Snake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Embry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Snake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Embry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Embry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Embry has escaped the position, nice work there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Embry to see if he's OK.
Embry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Embry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Snake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snake fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Embry misses the target.
Mateo Embry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vtnom Snake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake tries to move into range but Embry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vtnom Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Embry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snake.
Good shot there by Embry.
Embry connects with a body shot that sends Snake's belly button to the back.
Vtnom Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Embry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Embry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Embry wants it to stay on the feet.
Embry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Embry lands with an overhand left.
Embry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Embry scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake shoots for a takedown but Embry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mateo Embry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vtnom Snake.
Snake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Embry tries to avoid it but Snake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Embry to the ground. Embry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Embry cracks Snake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Embry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Embry throws a right and a left that Snake avoids nicely.
Mateo Embry is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Embry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake ducks right into an uppercut from Embry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snake stands up.
Snake darts in looking for a takedown but Embry gets double underhooks and turns Snake into the cage.
Embry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Embry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Embry on his heels. He'll look to pass Embry's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake drops back looking for a leg! Embry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Embry manages to kick Snake off! Snake jumps back into Embry's guard.
Snake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Embry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Embry has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Embry tries to stand but Snake is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Embry is keeping the position.
Snake throwing strikes but missing.
Snake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Embry can't keep his opponent in guard - Snake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Snake moves nicely into side control.
Embry is pushing Snake's head away, looking to escape. Snake manages to hold on to the position though.
Snake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Embry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Embry wants to get back to his feet but Snake drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Embry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Embry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Embry!
A relieved looking Mateo Embry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Vtnom Snake stepped up to the mic, saying 'end'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Mesquita (ranked 4030 p4p, 5036 weight class) and Noah Kinsman (ranked 444 p4p, 487 weight class). Noah Kinsman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Kinsman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Mesquita looking to score a takedown here. Kinsman is defending well but Mesquita drives through and ends up in Kinsman's guard.
Mesquita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinsman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kinsman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinsman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a few punches from side control.
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinsman being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsman is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita controlling the position.
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinsman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita controlling the position from side mount.
Kinsman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mesquita works to advance to full mount. Kinsman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mesquita controlling his opponent.
Mesquita pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mesquita lands a big elbow.
Mesquita looking to finish Kinsman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kinsman!
Kinsman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kinsman can't escape the position.
Kinsman covers up after that shot from Mesquita.
Kinsman is rocked!
Mesquita is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kinsman is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Batt (ranked 4187 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Johannes Korhonen (ranked 452 p4p, 454 weight class). Batt comes to the cage accompanied by Graveyard Waltz. Johannes Korhonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Batt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Korhonen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Korhonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korhonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Korhonen lands with a right to the head.
Batt takes a shot to the head.
Korhonen is leaning against Batt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Korhonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batt backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Korhonen.
Korhonen lands a shot to the body.
Korhonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batt backwards.
Korhonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batt takes a shot to the head.
Batt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Korhonen to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Korhonen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Batt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korhonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Batt up against the cage.
Batt tries to break the clinch but Korhonen is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korhonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batt backwards.
Korhonen is leaning against Batt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batt is breathing heavily.
Batt takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korhonen.
Korhonen stalling in the clinch.
Korhonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Korhonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Korhonen.
Korhonen lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Korhonen.
Korhonen lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korhonen has Batt pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korhonen.
Korhonen lands a right hand.
Korhonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batt backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Korhonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batt letting Korhonen take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Korhonen.
Batt is rocked!
Korhonen lands a nice uppercut.
Korhonen digs a right hand into Batt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batt's gas tank.
Batt letting Korhonen take a breather here.
Korhonen lands a body punch.
Korhonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Korhonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batt backwards.
Korhonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Batt letting Korhonen take a breather here.
Korhonen drops Batt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Batt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Batt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike.
Korhonen stalling in the clinch.
Korhonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Korhonen lands with a right to the head.
Batt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Korhonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Korhonen scores with a shot to the side of Batt's head.
Korhonen lands a body punch.
Batt seems to have got his legs back now.
Korhonen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Korhonen on the inside.
Korhonen pushes Batt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korhonen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Batt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Batt drops to his knees and Korhonen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Korhonen!
The defeated Dylan Batt had this to say: 'Obviously not too happy about the loss but this is one road block in, what will be a legendary career.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gavril Lukov (ranked 4416 p4p, 4115 weight class) and Saul Taylot (ranked 461 p4p, 449 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lukov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Take_it_Back_v2. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gavril Lukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Taylot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylot is looking to score with low kicks.
Lukov missing with a left hand there. Taylot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lukov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lukov misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Lukov.
Lukov avoids the body shot from Taylot.
Lukov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lukov is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taylot.
Taylot throws a series of punches but Lukov avoids them all with ease.
Taylot connects with an inside leg kick.
Taylot lands a glancing blow to the side of Lukov's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taylot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lukov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylot avoids the body shot from Lukov.
Sloppy strikes from Taylot. Those never looked like landing.
Taylot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lukov's sensitive parts.
Lukov moves out of range as Taylot throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Taylot.
Jab by Lukov.
Taylot blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukov tries to land a front kick but Taylot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lukov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lukov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lukov momentarily.
Lukov is rocked!
Taylot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Lukov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Taylot tenderised Lukov's leg. Lukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Lukov misses
and Taylot counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Taylot!
Saul Taylot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dodong Janjan (ranked 3148 p4p, 5738 weight class) and Carter Simon (ranked 244 p4p, 360 weight class). Dodong Janjan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dodong Janjan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carter Simon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Janjan sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janjan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Janjan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Janjan throws a big right hand that misses.
Janjan working some strikes from top position.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Janjan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janjan connects with a couple of short punches.
Janjan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Janjan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janjan postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjan postures up and lands a big shot to Simon's brow.
Janjan scoring with some ground and pound.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Janjan distracts Simon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simon wants to stand and escape but Janjan is having none of it.
Janjan is in close to Simon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simon is on top in guard.
Janjan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janjan managing to control the position.
Simon wants to get up but he can't break Janjan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janjan is pulling down on Simon's head. It's preventing any offense from Simon, at least for the moment.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Janjan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Janjan cracks Simon with a solid left hand.
Janjan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Janjan works over Simon with some ground and pound from guard.
Simon is rocked!
Simon keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Simon is still in real trouble! Can Janjan finish him?
Janjan lands a couple of elbows.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.
Simon seems to have recovered his senses.
Janjan 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.
Janjan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Simon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Janjan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Janjan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simon's head.
Janjan passes into half guard.
Simon wants to improve his position but Janjan is controlling well.
Janjan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janjan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Janjan lands with a punch from half guard.
Simon is looking to control Janjan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simon avoid being mounted?
Janjan working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Janjan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Simon quite badly. Simon pulls Janjan in close trying to recover. Janjan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Simon on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Simon doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
An out of breath Dodong Janjan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toyotomi Hideyoshi (ranked 3679 p4p, 3438 weight class) and Gatis Ginters (ranked 418 p4p, 395 weight class). Toyotomi Hideyoshi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gatis Ginters's chin.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toyotomi Hideyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gatis Ginters!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideyoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hideyoshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ginters but Ginters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ginters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ginters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ginters rushes Hideyoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ginters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginters closes the distance and clinches up with Hideyoshi, looking for a takedown. Ginters pushes Hideyoshi against the cage but Hideyoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hideyoshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hideyoshi taking a breather here.
Ginters tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hideyoshi taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginters tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hideyoshi keeps control of the position easily here as Ginters tries to buck him off.
Ginters trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hideyoshi controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginters just trying to survive but Hideyoshi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideyoshi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ginters tries to break free.
Hideyoshi controlling the position well here. Ginters rolled but Hideyoshi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hideyoshi avoiding Ginters 's attempts to control his hands.
Hideyoshi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideyoshi avoiding Ginters 's attempts to control his hands.
Hideyoshi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hideyoshi biding his time, controlling Ginters.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ginters is trapped and Hideyoshi is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ginters dives in for a single leg takedown but Hideyoshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hideyoshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hideyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginters can do to turn this around?
Hideyoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ginters tries to clinch but Hideyoshi is having none of it.
Hideyoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Hideyoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ginters dives in and grabs Hideyoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hideyoshi pushes down on Ginters's head and hops out.
Hideyoshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ginters as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toyotomi Hideyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hideyoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ginters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hideyoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Ginters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hideyoshi tries to land a front kick but Ginters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideyoshi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ginters defends well and Hideyoshi ends up having to push Ginters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ginters pulls guard successfully.
Hideyoshi stops Ginters from standing up.
Hideyoshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ginters looking to control.
Hideyoshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ginters keeping moving, preventing Hideyoshi from controlling successfully.
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hideyoshi's guard.
Hideyoshi keeping moving, preventing Ginters from controlling successfully.
Ginters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hideyoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Ginters is proving a slippery customer.
Hideyoshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hideyoshi tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginters wanted to stand there but Hideyoshi had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hideyoshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ginters darts in and clinches Hideyoshi up against the cage.
Hideyoshi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ginters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hideyoshi keeps control of the position easily here as Ginters tries to buck him off.
Hideyoshi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hideyoshi biding his time, controlling Ginters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideyoshi trying to control momentarily.
Hideyoshi controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hideyoshi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Ginters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gatis Ginters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hideyoshi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hideyoshi controlling the action here.
Ginters wants to get back to his feet.
Hideyoshi stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideyoshi is thwarting Ginters's attempts to control the position.
Ginters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ginters controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Hideyoshi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hideyoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hideyoshi showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideyoshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginters trying to get back to full guard but Hideyoshi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ginters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hideyoshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ginters sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ginters moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideyoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ginters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hideyoshi postures up.
Hideyoshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toyotomi Hideyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hideyoshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toyotomi Hideyoshi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Ryder (ranked 2767 p4p, 4393 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 214 p4p, 325 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryder shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Ryder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryder showed some decent athleticism there.
Ryder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira 's head.
Ryder seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Ryder lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ryder slips a nice elbow through Oliveira 's hands, connecting with Oliveira 's forehead.
Ryder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oliveira defend it? Ryder steps over the head and cranks it - Oliveira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ryder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Ryder!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dias (ranked 2784 p4p, 4088 weight class) and Ozaki Buakaw (ranked 167 p4p, 239 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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26
140
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozaki Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias moves out of range as Buakaw strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Dias.
Dias throws a lazy head kick
and Buakaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buakaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias is looking to slow Buakaw down with leg kicks.
A low kick lands for Dias.
Dias clinches.
Buakaw avoids the elbow strike from Dias, against the cage.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Buakaw avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buakaw avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dias.
Buakaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buakaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buakaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diass head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dias has double underhooks.
Buakaw blocks the elbow strike.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buakaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buakaw avoids it.
Buakaw prevents a body shot from Dias.
Dias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias.
Buakaw is trying to break the clinch but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Dias's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Buakaw on the inside.
Dias landing knees to the body.
Dias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but Dias has the dominant position.
Dias lands an elbow just above Buakaw 's eye.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Buakaw.
Dias lands a nice knee to the body.
Buakaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buakaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias is working Buakaw over against the cage.
Buakaw breaks from the clinch.
Dias lands a slapping body shot.
Dias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buakaw tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dias.
Nice body punch from Dias.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dias tries to land knees in the clinch but Buakaw avoids the damage to the body.
Dias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buakaw backwards.
Dias prevents Buakaw from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dias.
Buakaw avoiding damage as Dias throws knees to the body.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buakaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias throws a push kick but Buakaw slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias wants to clinch up but Buakaw keeps it at a distance.
Dias throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dias closes the distance but Buakaw moves to the side
and Buakaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buakaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dias scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruno Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw clinches up against the cage.
Dias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dias landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias scores a nice knee to the body.
Buakaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buakaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dias backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dias.
Dias tries a body shot but Buakaw blocks it.
Dias tries a body shot but Buakaw blocks it.
Buakaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dias.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buakaw's face.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Buakaw controls his hands.
Dias missing with knees to the body.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Buakaw avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Buakaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buakaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dias lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Dias dominated that round.
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.
Dias throws a leg kick which misses Buakaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Buakaw tries to avoid it.
Bruno Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias.
Buakaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buakaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dias clinches up with Buakaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Buakaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buakaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dias tries to clinch but Buakaw is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dias darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buakaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Buakaw misses.
Buakaw avoids the head kick by Dias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buakaw wants to counter with a clinch but Dias pushes him away.
Dias throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buakaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Dias's head.
Dias rushes Buakaw and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buakaw. That did some damage!
Dias's corner calls for a 1-2. Dias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dias looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buakaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Buakaw controls his hands.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch but Dias keeps him there for the moment.
Dias lands a nice elbow.
Bruno Dias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buakaw wants to break free but Dias has control.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dias obliges.
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but Dias has the dominant position.
Buakaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Dias won't allow it.
Buakaw working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buakaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dias.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buakaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buakaw working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Buakaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buakaw.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dias lands an elbow inside.
Buakaw tries to break the clinch but Dias is controlling the position.
Dias trying to land knees to the body.
Buakaw takes a shot to the head.
Dias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buakaw can do to turn this around?
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buakaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buakaw tries to circle away but Dias has him pinned against the cage.
Buakaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buakaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dias lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias has Buakaw pressed against the cage, preventing Buakaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dias throws an elbow but it misses.
Dias misses with an elbow over the top.
Buakaw is trying to break the clinch but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dias.
Buakaw tries to break free but Dias pushes him back against the cage.
Dias throws an elbow that misses.
Dias keeps control of Buakaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buakaw blocking some punches.
Dias missing with knees to the body.
Buakaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Dias tenderised Buakaw's leg. Buakaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dias throws a sloppy head kick and Buakaw moves out of range easily.
Buakaw misses with a kick to the body.
Dias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws a low kick, looking for Buakaw's leg but Buakaw calmly moves out of range.
Dias clinches.
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buakaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buakaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dias gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dias has Buakaw pressed against the cage, preventing Buakaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dias prevents Buakaw from breaking the clinch.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Dias tries to land knees in the clinch but Buakaw avoids the damage to the body.
Dias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Dias dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Buakaw darts in and clinches Dias up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buakaw.
A short body shot lands from Dias as the two fighters clinch.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias crunches a lovely knee into Buakaw's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias.
Dias scores with a shoulder strike.
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dias has double underhooks.
Buakaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Dias won't allow it.
Dias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dias tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buakaw avoids it.
Dias keeps control of Buakaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buakaw is trying to break the clinch but Dias is controlling him.
Buakaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias tries to clinch there but Buakaw circles away.
Buakaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dias misses with a right hand
and Buakaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dias.
Dias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buakaw.
Dias looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dias has Buakaw up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dias.
Buakaw prevents a body shot from Dias.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias takes the fight into the clinch.
Dias lands a damaging elbow.
Dias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dias misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Dias on the inside.
Dias pushes off an throws an elbow but Buakaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buakaw avoiding damage as Dias throws knees to the body.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Buakaw controls the action.
Buakaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dias has double underhooks.
Buakaw is trying to push Dias away but Dias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buakaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buakaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dias.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buakaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buakaw tries to counter with a clinch but Dias shakes him off and moves away.
Bruno Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands a right hook to the body.
Buakaw 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.
Dias forces Buakaw back against the cage and clinches.
Dias has Buakaw pressed against the cage, preventing Buakaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dias trying to land knees to the body.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buakaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Dias won't allow it.
Buakaw is trying to push Dias away but Dias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dias takes a shot to the head.
Dias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch but Dias keeps him there for the moment.
Buakaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buakaw.
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dias has double underhooks.
Dias lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dias has Buakaw pressed against the cage, preventing Buakaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buakaw breaks the clinch.
Dias throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dias lands a head kick. Buakaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buakaw 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.
Buakaw moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buakaw is looking to clinch.
Dias looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ozaki Buakaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buakaw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dias with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buakaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Buakaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dias is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dias.
Dias scores with a leg kick.
Buakaw looks to land a left hand but Dias moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dias 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Dias!
Bruno Dias gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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