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C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 1937 p4p, 2837 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 250 p4p, 340 weight class). Mandiang comes to the cage accompanied by Oliver Twist. Kobe Bryant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandiang lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Mandiang takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Bryant is rocked!
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bryant drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mandiang swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bryant's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Our winner, Aboubacar Mandiang, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Mendoza (ranked 910 p4p, 997 weight class) and Marcus Shakes (ranked 72 p4p, 75 weight class). Shakes has chosen About the Money- T.I. 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakes. That did some damage!
Shakes avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Shakes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakes scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Shakes misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendoza avoids the damage to the body.
Mendoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Luiz Mendoza has been cut.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shakes wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakes throws out a powerful jab.
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shakes's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakes tries to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Shakes has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes misses with a knee strike.
Shakes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Mendoza blocks with his arms.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakes to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendoza avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza gets through Shakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shakes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Shakes keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Shakes.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shakes.
Shakes landing knees to the head.
Shakes lands a body punch.
Mendoza pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakes is fighting to break Mendoza's control of his arms but Mendoza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendoza trying to control the position.
Mendoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shakes manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Shakes is keeping the position.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendoza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Shakes keeps moving.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Mendoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Shakes, which made it look bad.
Shakes pushes Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shakes walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shakes lands with a straight right. Mendoza didn't see that one coming.
Shakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Shakes gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Shakes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Mendoza gets control of Shakes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendoza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Shakes keeps moving.
Shakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shakes keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shakes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mendoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to keep Shakes in close.
Shakes tries to stand but Mendoza is controlling from the bottom.
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shakes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shakes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendoza's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shakes passes into half guard.
It looks like Shakes is going to stand back up.
Mendoza is trying to control but can't.
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.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.
Shakes has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Mendoza blocks it.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
Shakes has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shakes working Mendoza over with knees to the body.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shakes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendoza avoids it.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luiz Mendoza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakes misses with a double jab
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shakes won't be happy with that.
Shakes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendoza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mendoza throws an elbow but Shakes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shakes is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes prevents Mendoza from improving position.
Mendoza wants to control but Shakes is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shakes rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendozas head.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Shakes has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Shakes tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendoza is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendoza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Shakes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Shakes won't allow it.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza wants to break free but Shakes has control.
Shakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shakes walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shakes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Shakes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Mendoza blocks with his arms.
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shakes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Shakes!
A relieved looking Marcus Shakes 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Akinwande (ranked 601 p4p, 654 weight class) and Abdul Keji (ranked 78 p4p, 85 weight class). Henry Akinwande 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Akinwande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinwande throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keji clobbers Akinwande with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Keji throws a hook to the side of Akinwande's head but Akinwande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keji misses with an uppercut. Akinwande saw that one coming.
Keji throws a lazy right hand but Akinwande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Akinwande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Akinwande.
Keji misses with a lunging right hand
and Akinwande counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keji walks into a left hand.
Keji misses with an uppercut. Akinwande saw that one coming.
Keji sizes up Akinwande with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akinwande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keji throws out the jab.
Akinwande is looking for a counter combo.
Keji looks to throw the jab but Akinwande is out of range.
It looked like Akinwande was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Keji.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keji throws a poor cross that misses
and Akinwande counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keji throws a lazy uppercut
and Akinwande counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akinwande doesn't seem bothered though.
Keji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akinwande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keji throws a jab when Akinwande was well out of range.
Keji connects with a right hand. Akinwande shakes it off.
Keji swings widly with a right hand
and Akinwande counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keji's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akinwande swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdul Keji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinwande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinwande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akinwande darts in trying to clinch
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akinwande. That's going to slow Keji down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keji lands a left and a right that send Akinwande crashing to the mat, dazed. Keji thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Akinwande is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keji looks to land a left hand but Akinwande moved out of range nicely.
Akinwande tries to get into range but Keji steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Akinwande! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Keji scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Our winner, Abdul Keji, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 321 p4p, 511 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 26 p4p, 39 weight class). Bualuang has chosen シャンティ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaodong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bualuang. Bualuang obviously looking to wear him down.
Bualuang lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bualuang misses the shot to the body.
Xiaodong throws a big shot that misses.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bualuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaodong is looking to chop away at Bualuang's legs.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Xiaodong ducks down to avoid it.
Bualuang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong lands a nice looking body shot.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bualuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaodong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Xiaodong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bualuang lands with a shot to the body.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bualuang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bualuang lands with a straight right. Xiaodong didn't see that one coming.
Xiaodong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bualuang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bualuang 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiaodong. Xiaodong obviously looking to wear him down.
Bualuang moves out of range as Xiaodong strikes.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaodong moves away.
Bualuang slips a straight right by Xiaodong.
Bualuang throws the left hand but Xiaodong avoids the punch easily.
Xiaodong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bualuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bualuang throws a jab when Xiaodong was well out of range.
Bualuang throws a body kick that misses.
Xiaodong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiaodong. Bualuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaodong throws out a leg kick but Bualuang moves out of range and Xiaodong only half commits.
Bualuang misses with a looping left.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiaodong scores with a nice right hand.
Bualuang checks a low kick from Xiaodong.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bualuang looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaodong is just out of range.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiaodong counters with a stiff right hand.
Bualuang thumps Xiaodong with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bualuang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiaodong throws out the jab.
Bualuang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xiaodong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bualuang works the jab nicely.
Bualuang avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Bualuang misses with a straight left.
Bualuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiaodong 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.
Bualuang lands with an overhand left.
Xiaodong throws a good cross that connects.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Xiaodong rushes Bualuang and presses him up against the cage.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Bualuang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang breaks from the clinch.
Bualuang throws a hook to the side of Xiaodong's head but Xiaodong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaodong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Bualuang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Xiaodong throws a jab when Bualuang was well out of range.
No joy there for Bualuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xiaodong slips a jab from Bualuang.
Bualuang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bualuang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiaodong is looking to clinch.
Bualuang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiaodong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bualuang swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong walks into a left hand.
Xiaodong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xiaodong tries to clinch there but Bualuang circles away.
Bualuang misses with a hook.
Xiaodong feints and then cracks Bualuang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bualuang down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands with a shot to the body.
Bualuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bualuang! But no joy.
Xiaodong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bualuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaodong misses with a hook.
Xiaodong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Xiaodong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiaodong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang missing with a left hand there. Xiaodong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong throws out a powerful jab.
Bualuang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bualuang looks to land a right hand but Xiaodong moved out of range.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick but Bualuang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bualuang jabs Xiaodong right on the nose. Xiaodong blinks but takes it well.
Bualuang lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bualuang lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bualuang.
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong has closed the distance and engaged Bualuang in a clinch.
Bualuang takes a shot to the head.
Bualuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bualuang scores with a three punch combo!
Bualuang tries to keep at a distance but Xiaodong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bualuang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bualuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bualuang misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bualuang lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Bualuang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bualuang misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bualuang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Xiaodong lands an uppercut.
Bualuang has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is working Bualuang over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
Bualuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Bualuang avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Bualuang lands with a left to the head.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Bualuang.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bualuang's elbow.
Bualuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bualuang prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Bualuang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bualuangs head.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bualuang tries to circle away but Xiaodong has him pinned against the cage.
Bualuang misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands with a right to the head.
Bualuang tries to break free but Xiaodong pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong - that landed with a thud.
Xiaodong gets through Bualuang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bualuang.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bualuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Bualuang.
Bualuang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Bualuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bualuang backwards.
Xiaodong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bualuang lands with a left to the head.
Bualuang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bualuang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with the head strike.
Bualuang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bualuang tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
A short uppercut from Bualuang.
Still in the clinch, Xiaodong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
Bualuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiaodong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong.
The fighters circling - Bualuang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaodong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Xiaodong counters with a left to the body.
Xiaodong scores with a jab. Bualuang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang lands a right hook to the body.
Xiaodong connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiaodong is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Xiaodong is out of range.
Bualuang misses with a hook.
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiaodong is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiaodong backing away here, and Bualuang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Xiaodong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bualuang's sensitive parts.
Xiaodong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bualuang scores with a jab. Xiaodong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xiaodong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuang.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bualuang lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiaodong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiaodong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bualuang defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong clinches.
Bualuang is trying to force a seperation but Xiaodong has the dominant position.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anurak Bualuang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bualuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong scores with a nice head shot.
Bualuang throws a jab when Xiaodong was well out of range.
Xiaodong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiaodong cracks Bualuang with an open hand slap.
Bualuang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiaodong misses the jab.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Bualuang sizes up Xiaodong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bualuang scores with a body shot.
Bualuang swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong moves away from the strike by Bualuang.
Bualuang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bualuang throws a shot from downtown. Xiaodong moves away and avoids it.
Bualuang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xiaodong misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bualuang looks to land a left hand but Xiaodong moved out of range nicely.
Xiaodong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bualuang.
Bualuang lands a nice shot that snaps Xiaodong's head back.
Bualuang connects with a right hand. Xiaodong shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaodong is just out of range.
Xiaodong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bualuang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiaodong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bualuang is looking to slow Xiaodong down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Bualuang.
The crowd cheers as Bualuang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiaodong doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Bualuang - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Bualuang as he connects with a hook.
Xiaodong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiaodong tests Bualuang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaodong moves away.
Xiaodong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
A jab from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Bualuang.
Xiaodong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bualuang throws out the jab.
Bualuang takes one to the chin there.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Bualuang.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Xiaodong is out of range.
Anurak Bualuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands with an uppercut that bounces Bualuang off the cage and back into range.
Bualuang throws a head kick that Xiaodong semi-blocks.
Xiaodong with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bualuang - that will leave a mark!
Anurak Bualuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bualuang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bualuang avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li Xiaodong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiaodong moves out of range as Bualuang strikes.
Bualuang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Bualuang strikes.
Xiaodong lands a jab to the head.
Xiaodong lands a jab to the nose.
Bualuang tests Xiaodong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaodong wants to land a leg kick but Bualuang is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bualuang! But no joy.
Bualuang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bualuang slips under a jab from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bualuang. Bualuang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bualuang misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Xiaodong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuang.
Xiaodong with a hook.
A slow jab from Bualuang misses its intended target.
Bualuang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bualuang lands the left hand.
Xiaodong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiaodong wants to clinch up but Bualuang keeps it at a distance.
Bualuang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bualuang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bualuang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiaodong on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Bualuang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bualuang throws a shot from downtown. Xiaodong moves away and avoids it.
Bualuang throws a low kick, looking for Xiaodong's leg but Xiaodong calmly moves out of range.
Bualuang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiaodong's sensitive parts.
Xiaodong jabs Bualuang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bualuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong clinches up with Bualuang and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bualuang up against the cage.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bualuang.
Xiaodong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Li Xiaodong.
I think Bualuang 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurak Bualuang!
Anurak Bualuang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Li Xiaodong had this to say: 'IQ 123'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 416 p4p, 222 weight class) and Jamie Hull (ranked 32 p4p, 15 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hull!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
A jab from Christ misses.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
A jab from Christ misses.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hull gets a clinch.
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands with a kick to the temple. Hull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hull blocks a leg kick.
Hull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hull darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hull has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christ uses from the top position.
Christ wanted to stand there but Hull had control of the position.
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christ is looking to stand up but Hull won't let him.
Christ is posturing up here but Hull has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Christ tries to roll out but it's too tight and Christ has to tap! Slick submission there by Hull!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!
An out of breath Jamie Hull thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 241 p4p, 247 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 36 p4p, 39 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arroyo throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
Arroyo moves out of range of the strikes.
Arroyo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Arroyo with a nice calf kick.
Arroyo takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
Perkele slips under a jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo 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.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Arroyo.
Arroyo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arroyo. That one must have hurt.
Arroyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele slips under a jab.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo lunges at Perkele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perkele's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Arroyo.
Arroyo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arroyo scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arroyo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perkele.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Arroyo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arroyo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arroyo throws a combination that misses
and Perkele counters with a left to the body.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arroyo takes a step back to recover.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Arroyo checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele rushes Arroyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arroyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arroyo.
Perkele is stalling here.
Perkele lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is trying to maintain a safe position but Arroyo gets an underhook and turns Perkele into the cage.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
Arroyo is trying to force a seperation but Perkele has the dominant position.
Arroyo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arroyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perkele is looking to control Arroyo's arms but Arroyo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perkele has his back to the cage.
Arroyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Arroyo on the inside.
Arroyo can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Arroyo.
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele wants to slow Arroyo down by chopping away at his legs.
Arroyo lands with a good body shot.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Arroyo slips the punch.
Arroyo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arroyo throws a right hand that misses
and Arroyo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Arroyo throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Perkele lands a head shot.
Arroyo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arroyo swings widly with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arroyo throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Perkele tries to clinch up.
Perkele misses with a body shot
and Arroyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele tries to land a front kick but Arroyo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele moves out of range as Arroyo throws a body kick.
Perkele catches Arroyo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arroyos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele closes the distance and pushes Arroyo back into the cage.
Arroyo has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Arroyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Arroyo's ribcage. Arroyo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is trying to break the clinch but Perkele is controlling him.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arroyo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arroyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Arroyo misses.
Perkele lands a slapping body shot.
Arroyo misses with the body kick
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Arroyo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arroyo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perkele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Arroyo with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Perkele dodges the punch combination from Arroyo.
Arroyo avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Perkele works Arroyo's body with a nice hook.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele scores with a nice right hand.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Arroyo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arroyo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Perkele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arroyo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perkele throws a hook but Arroyo blocks it.
A big left from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo lands with a good body shot.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
A little jabbing left from Arroyo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Arroyo.
Arroyo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Arroyo scores with a spinning back kick!
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Arroyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
Perkele 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.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Perkele moves into the clinch.
Arroyo misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
Arroyo has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Arroyo breaks from the clinch.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Arroyo.
Perkele slips a straight right by Arroyo.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele wants to clinch up but Arroyo keeps it at a distance.
Arroyo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo throws a low kick but Perkele moves out of range easily.
Arroyo moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Arroyo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
Perkele 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.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Arroyo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arroyo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perkele in his tracks.
Arroyo thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Arroyo slips under a jab from Perkele.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perkele!
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Arroyo throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arroyo lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo misses with a body punch
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arroyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arroyo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arroyo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele defending well as Arroyo loads up on a big left hand.
Arroyo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perkele.
Arroyo connects with a crisp jab.
Arroyo throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Arroyo's ribs.
Arroyo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Arroyo finds it's way through Perkele's defenses.
Arroyo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arroyo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perkele to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Arroyo catches Perkele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele slips a straight right by Arroyo.
Perkele lunges at Arroyo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arroyo's hand.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Arroyo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arroyo looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele 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.
Arroyo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arroyo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Arroyo misses.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Arroyo.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arroyo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
Arroyo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perkele's head backwards.
Perkele pushes Arroyo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo tried to score with a low kick but Perkele checks it.
Perkele with a jab.
Arroyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkele slips under a jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Arroyo throws a low kick but Perkele moves out of range easily.
Arroyo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Arroyo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arroyo.
Arroyo scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Arroyo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arroyo slips under a jab from Perkele.
Arroyo scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Perkele blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Arroyo misses its intended target.
Perkele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perkele checks the leg kick.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Arroyo tenderised Perkele's leg. Perkele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arroyo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arroyo throws the kick towards the body but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Arroyo moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Arroyo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arroyo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arroyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arroyo misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arroyo thinking.
Arroyo throws a leg kick that misses.
Arroyo is looking to land body kicks.
Perkele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arroyo moves away.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Arroyo.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arroyo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arroyo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo tries to land a body kick
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Perkele avoids a kick to the body.
Arroyo misses with a hook.
Arroyo keeps the fight on the outside.
Arroyo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arroyo with a nice calf kick.
Perkele cracks Arroyo with an open hand slap.
Arroyo misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a two punch combo.
Perkele lands with a straight right. Arroyo didn't see that one coming.
Arroyo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arroyos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arroyo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Perkele jabs Arroyo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Arroyo looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Perkele rushes Arroyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arroyo tries to break the clinch but Perkele is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Perkele.
Ispa Perkele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arroyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perkele has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arroyo as Perkele tries to tie him up.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arroyos head.
Perkele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arroyo is trying to force a seperation but Perkele has the dominant position.
Arroyo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arroyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arroyo can't break the clinch.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arroyo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkele 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deon Big Daddy (ranked 233 p4p, 202 weight class) and Corona Virus (ranked 36 p4p, 30 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Big Daddy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator. On his way into the cage it seems that Deon Big Daddy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Deon Big Daddy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Big Daddy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Big Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Daddy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Big Daddy swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Big Daddy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Big Daddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Big Daddy connects with an inside leg kick.
Big Daddy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy slips under a jab.
Big Daddy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Virus 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.
Big Daddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Virus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus misses with a low kick.
Big Daddy slips a straight right by Virus.
Virus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Big Daddy counters with a straight right hand.
Big Daddy misses with a hook to the body
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Daddy lands a jab to the nose.
Big Daddy swings widly with a right hand
and Virus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Virus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Big Daddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Big Daddy is looking to clinch.
Big Daddy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Virus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Daddy connects with a jab.
Virus is rocked!
Big Daddy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Virus is still on wobbly legs! Can Big Daddy finish him?
Big Daddy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Virus tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deon Big Daddy !
In his post fight interview, Deon Big Daddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 176 p4p, 205 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 27 p4p, 31 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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu thuds a left hand into Cubbedge's body.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu feints and then cracks Cubbedge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Cubbedge lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge connects with the punch.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Cubbedge.
It looked like Mumu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cubbedge.
Mumu scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge.
A jab from Cubbedge finds it's way through Mumu's defenses.
Cubbedge punishes Mumu's body with a nice straight punch.
Mumu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cubbedge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cubbedge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cubbedge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Mumu counters with a nice leg kick.
Mumu looks to land a body kick but Cubbedge moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands with a good body shot.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mumu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Cubbedge backs away, Mumu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cubbedge ducks right into an uppercut from Mumu.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cubbedge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Mumu moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cubbedge misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mumu takes one on the button.
Cubbedge scores with a one two! Mumu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Mumu misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu with the inside leg kick.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
Mumu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cubbedge throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu counters with a one-two to the body.
Mumu misses with a kick to the body.
Mumu misses with a kick to the body
and Cubbedge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Alborz Mumu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alborz Mumu is winning the standup battle so far.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu counters with a low kick, right behind Cubbedge 's knee.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu works over Cubbedge's head and body with a nice combination.
Cubbedge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mumu on the side of the head.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Cubbedge moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu scores with a hook.
A jab from Mumu misses.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cubbedge swings widly with a right hand
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mumu's head backwards.
A big right from Mumu misses.
Cubbedge blocks the body kick.
Cubbedge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge.
Mumu 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.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot that sends Mumu's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge slips a straight right by Mumu.
Cubbedge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cubbedge. That did some damage!
Mumu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cubbedge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumu counters with a nice body kick.
Mumu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cubbedge should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cubbedge finds it's way through Mumu's defenses.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge.
Mumu scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Cubbedge misses.
Mumu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mumu slips a straight right by Cubbedge.
Mumu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Cubbedge sees coming a mile off.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mumu with a body shot.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Cubbedge throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu throws a chopping leg kick but Cubbedge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alborz Mumu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mumu slips under a jab from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Cubbedge down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cubbedge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mumu scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Mumu scores with a kick to the body.
Cubbedge walks into a straight right hand from Mumu.
Mumu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Mumu slips a straight right by Cubbedge.
Nice body kick from Mumu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mumu.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mumu - that will leave a mark!
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Mumu.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge is looking to clinch.
Cubbedge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu at a distance.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mumu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu tried to counter with a leg kick but Cubbedge avoided it.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cubbedge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the body
and Mumu counters with a body kick.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
A clash of legs there as Cubbedge blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu tries to land a front kick but Cubbedge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mumu scores with a nice strike.
Mumu tries to land a body kick
and Cubbedge counters with a nice uppercut.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Billy Cubbedge's cut even more.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alborz Mumu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mumu 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alborz Mumu!
An out of breath Alborz Mumu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Titus (ranked 94 p4p, 145 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 19 p4p, 26 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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15 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Titus's guard.
Titus looking to control.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Titus working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Titus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. Titus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by Titus!
Titus looking to pass the guard.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Titus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Titus wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Menday working for submissions but it's allowed Titus to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Menday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Titus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Titus's back!
Titus tries to break free.
Menday softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Menday keeps control of the position as Titus tries to break free.
Titus covers up after that shot from Menday.
Menday lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus tries to reverse the position but Menday maintains control.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Titus tries to hold on but Menday postures up.
Menday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Titus regains half guard.
Titus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Titus is positioning himself well to prevent Menday advancing to mount.
Titus is trying to maintain the position but Menday is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Menday throws a strike but Titus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Menday postures up.
Titus looking for a sweep. Not yet Titus, not yet.
Titus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Menday is now in half guard.
Titus taking some punishment here, with Menday in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Titus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menday gets caught napping as Titus dives in and scores a takedown. Menday manages to retain guard.
Titus won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
Titus trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menday keeps trying to improve his position.
Titus cracks Menday with a solid left hand.
Titus wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Titus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
Menday is looking for a triangle but Titus pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday wants to sweep here but Titus controlling him for the moment.
Titus advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday looking for submissions off his back.
Menday is staying active underneath Titus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Titus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menday tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Menday actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titus prevents Menday from improving his position.
Menday has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Titus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Titus looking to finish Menday with some ground and pound. This is bad for Menday!
Zeke Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday is looking to improve his position but Titus isn't that keen on the idea.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Menday looks a forlorn figure.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday regains half guard.
Menday is not content to let Titus control the position.
Menday taking some punishment here, with Titus in his half guard.
Titus is trying to control. Menday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Menday wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
Menday is not content to let Titus control the position.
Menday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg.
Titus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Menday.
Titus controls the position from side control.
Titus working the ground and pound from side control.
Menday is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Titus misses with an uppercut. Menday saw that one coming.
Titus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
Menday gets the takedown into side control.
Titus can't do much from the bottom here.
Titus is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus wants to control but Menday postures up.
Menday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Titus some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday working away.
Titus defending against the ground and pound.
Titus is looking for a sweep.
Titus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Titus wants to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Titus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Titus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menday lands a couple of good shots and Titus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Titus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Titus tries to hold on but Menday postures up.
Menday raining down shots from the mount!
Menday postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Titus looks a forlorn figure.
Menday lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus wants to hold on but Menday pushes him away.
Menday looking to finish Titus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Titus!
Titus can't escape the position.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Titus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Titus is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menday lands a nice short elbow.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Titus's head.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Titus is looking to improve his position.
Titus is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus is trying to maintain the position but Menday is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Menday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menday 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adams Menday!
An out of breath Adams Menday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Nakagawa comes to the cage accompanied by Koto - CloZee. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kahn's choice of entrance music: كارتل مدان. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa gets a clinch.
Nakagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kahn or not.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Nakagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa lands a left hand.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Nakagawa is trying to drag Kahn to the mat but Kahn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Nakagawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kahn walks away with a smile on his face. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Kahn leaves Nakagawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kahn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakagawa is breathing heavily.
Nakagawa throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn 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.
Nakagawa defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakagawa! Kahn lets Nakagawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Nakagawa lands a body punch.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakagawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Good body shot from Kahn.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Nakagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakagawa.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kahn to keep the fight standing.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Kahn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Nakagawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakagawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Kahn manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Nakagawa jumps into guard, dragging Kahn to the mat.
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa is trying to control the position but Kahn postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinnosuke Nakagawa's cut.
That's time! Nakagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Nakagawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakagawa! Kahn lets Nakagawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nakagawa is rocked!
Kahn throws a push kick but Nakagawa slaps the foot to one side.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Kahn breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa has Kahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakagawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kahn keeping hold of Nakagawa's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakagawa slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahn is concentrating on defense, preventing Nakagawa from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Kahn is blocking nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakagawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kahn defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa has his takedown stuffed
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakagawa! Kahn lets Nakagawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Nakagawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakagawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Nakagawa. Nakagawa maintains the clinch.
Kahn gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakagawa.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kahn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kahn tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn lands a big right hand that drops Nakagawa! The killer instinct kicks in and Kahn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kahn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mohammed Kahn 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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pop
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