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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shichiroji San (ranked 2456 p4p, 3732 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 313 p4p, 426 weight class). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shichiroji San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
San looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and San moves out of range easily.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San throws out the jab.
San throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.
San swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but San gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
San throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
San blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but San sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
San bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
San shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but San has managed to sneak the leg through.
San stalling.
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.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy is controlling San's trapped leg to prevent San from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
San seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
San prevents Murphy from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by San.
Murphy is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
San uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy has San up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from San.
San working aggressively here.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from San on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but San is blocking nicely.
San blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
San manages to pull guard.
Murphy is fighting to break San's control of his arms but San is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses. San uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by San!
San slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shichiroji San dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from San does it's job there.
Murphy cracks San with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San lands a head shot.
San jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but San swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
San scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
San is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
San lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
San misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. San is defending well for now.
Murphy blocking some punches.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
San stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
San lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shichiroji San has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but San is blocking nicely.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San letting Murphy take a breather here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but San avoids the damage to the body.
San lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
San lands with a right to the head.
A short left from San.
San is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
San lands a left hand.
Good body shot from San.
San lands with a left to the head.
San fails to pull guard.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
San blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from San.
San pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Murphy misses.
San throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! San gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Murphy is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shichiroji San!
After the fight, Shichiroji San was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Sanguiao (ranked 3438 p4p, 2263 weight class) and Aeson Beckley (ranked 359 p4p, 259 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Sanguiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanguiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beckley has managed to clinch.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
Beckley avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beckley.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Beckley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beckley stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Beckley throws knees to the body.
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanguiao.
A knee to the head by Beckley.
 It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Beckley lands a damaging elbow.
Beckley leaning against his opponent.
Beckley leaning against his opponent.
Sanguiao being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Sanguiao to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanguiao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beckley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beckley breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but Beckley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanguiao has his takedown stuffed
and Beckley counters with a left and a right that stings Sanguiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckley pushes Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch.
Sanguiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beckley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beckley.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Sanguiao controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanguiao is stalling here.
Sanguiao stalling against the cage.
Beckley connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sanguiao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuta Sanguiao.
Sanguiao fails with the takedown
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aeson Beckley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beckley moves into the clinch.
Yuta Sanguiao's cut is getting worse.
Sanguiao has a couple of punches blocked by Beckley.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the head but Sanguiao blocks with his arms.
Beckley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Beckley.
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao tries for a takedown but Beckley circles away easily
and Beckley counters with a straight right hand.
Beckley moves into range and clinches up with Sanguiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch but Beckley improves position.
Beckley slowing the pace effectively.
Sanguiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beckley lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao is trying to stall.
Beckley is working Sanguiao over against the cage.
Aeson Beckley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beckley as Sanguiao tries to tie him up.
Sanguiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanguiao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Beckley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao wants to stall.
Sanguiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain a safe position but Beckley gets an underhook and turns Sanguiao into the cage.
Sanguiao looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuta Sanguiao.
Sanguiao wants to clinch up but Beckley keeps it at a distance.
Aeson Beckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckley darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Sanguiao is looking to control Beckley's arms but Beckley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
Sanguiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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.
Sanguiao is stalling here.
Beckley lands an elbow that stopped Sanguiao in his tracks for a moment.
Sanguiao tries to stall but Beckley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanguiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yuta Sanguiao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Beckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanguiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Beckley counters with a series of strikes. Sanguiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley scores with a nice strike.
Beckley drives through and clinches with Sanguiao against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aeson Beckley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beckley blocks a jab.
Beckley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanguiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beckley scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Sanguiao taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckley stalling against the cage.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beckley breaks from the clinch.
Beckley pushes Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanguiao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanguiao tries to keep at a distance but Beckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beckley closes the distance and clinches.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Sanguiao is blocking nicely.
Beckley is stalling here.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley landing knees to the head.
Beckley lands a knee to the body.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckley manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanguiao.
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao is looking to control Beckley's arms but Beckley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Beckley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beckley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beckley blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley lands an elbow inside that Sanguiao shrugs off.
Aeson Beckley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanguiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aeson Beckley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beckley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aeson Beckley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 1792 p4p, 2557 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 226 p4p, 292 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick Jr throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
Fortythree works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Brunswick Jr avoids the punch easily.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut. Fortythree saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body kick.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Fortythree's body.
Fortythree pushes Brunswick Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Brunswick Jr's ribcage. Brunswick Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brunswick Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brunswick Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortythree is defending well for now.
Brunswick Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortythree.
Brunswick Jr wants to break free but Fortythree has control.
Fortythree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree pushes Brunswick Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortythree.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortythree.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Fortythree.
Fortythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunswick Jr's elbow.
Brunswick Jr can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunswick Jr backwards.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunswick Jr or not.
Fortythree can't find room to land a body shot as Brunswick Jr controls the action.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Brunswick Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Brunswick Jr's ribcage. Brunswick Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brunswick Jr looks winded!
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Fortythree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunswick Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortythree avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Fortythree's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree prevents Brunswick Jr from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick Jr controls his hands.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortythree.
A frustrated look appears on Brunswick Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick Jr.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Fortythree has Brunswick Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Brunswick Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brunswick Jr backwards.
Fortythree pushes Brunswick Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brunswick Jr is trying to break free.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr blocking some punches.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunswick Jr backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortythree keeps control of Brunswick Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortythree.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick Jr.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brunswick Jr backwards.
Fortythree is working Brunswick Jr over against the cage.
Fortythree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brunswick Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Fortythree won't allow it.
Brunswick Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing Brunswick Jr back against the cage.
Fortythree scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Fortythree as the two fighters clinch.
Fortythree scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortythree misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Fortythree.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortythree.
 Brunswick Jr is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree cracks Brunswick Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fortythree connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick Jr's belly button to the back.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree with a nice cross.
Fortythree tests Brunswick Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fortythree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunswick Jr can do to turn this around?
Fortythree lands a jab to Brunswick Jr's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook. Fortythree ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Brunswick Jr misses
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Brunswick Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut. Fortythree saw that one coming.
Brunswick Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Fortythree.
A low kick from Brunswick Jr is predictable there
and Fortythree counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunswick Jr thinking.
Brunswick Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortythree blocks a leg kick.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortythree lands with a cross.
Fortythree throws out a powerful jab.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
Brunswick Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brunswick Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fortythree rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by Fortythree.
One Fortythree is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortythree bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head.
Fortythree with a jab.
Fortythree thuds a left hand into Brunswick Jr's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Fortythree lands a glancing blow to the side of Brunswick Jr's head.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortythree lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunswick Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fortythree instigates a clinch.
Brunswick Jr blocks a body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr tries to break the clinch but Fortythree is controlling the position.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brunswick Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brunswick Jr tries to circle away but Fortythree has him pinned against the cage.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brunswick Jr wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunswick Jr blocks an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree blocking some punches.
Brunswick Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Fortythree lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Fortythree blocks a body shot from Brunswick Jr.
A short right from Fortythree.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brunswick Jr backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fortythree lands a really nice looking cross but Brunswick Jr seems unphased.
Fortythree lands a jab to the head.
Brunswick Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunswick Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Fortythree misses its target.
Fortythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortythree scores with a decent looking hook.
Brunswick Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunswick Jr.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunswick Jr misses.
Fortythree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fortythree cracks a nice hook into Brunswick Jr's ribs.
Brunswick Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick Jr tries to land a front kick but Fortythree steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fortythree was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Fortythree thuds a left hand into Brunswick Jr's body.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
Fortythree digs a good body shot into Brunswick Jr's ribs.
Fortythree misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunswick Jr! But no joy.
Fortythree blocks a head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunswick Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Brunswick Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
Brunswick Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortythree blocks a head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Fortythree is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but Fortythree moved away.
Fortythree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brunswick Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Fortythree lands with a shot to the body.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick Jr blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Bradley Brunswick Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Brunswick Jr misses
and Fortythree counters with a nice body shot.
Fortythree with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
Brunswick Jr thows a leg kick but Fortythree checks it
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortythree cracks Brunswick Jr with a good jab.
Fortythree lands a lovely overhand right.
Fortythree works Brunswick Jr's body with a nice hook.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brunswick Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortythree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortythree 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
Jumping up and down and very excited, One Fortythree waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Sup (ranked 2591 p4p, 2545 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 121 p4p, 136 weight class). Takeishi has chosen Kabuki Gomen-Jyo as his entrance music. Mitsugu Takeishi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sup.
Sup throws a combination. Takeishi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Sup pushes him off.
Sup lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takeishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sup.
Takeishi misses with a straight left.
Sup is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takeishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takeishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeishi! But no joy.
Sup catches Takeishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takeishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Takeishi.
Sup looks to land a combination but Takeishi avoids it well.
Sup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.
Takeishi cracks Sup with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sup looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Takeishi finish him?
 Sup is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Sup.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Sup and move into the clinch position.
Oh Sup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Sup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sup.
Takeishi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sup is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sup is breathing heavily.
Takeishi ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sup's jaw. Sup's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Takeishi does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A very excited looking Mitsugu Takeishi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 1056 p4p, 1087 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 134 p4p, 142 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola clinches up against the cage.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
Phuthong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jukola walks away with a smile on his face. Phuthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Phuthong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jukola rather than just go for the knockout.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jukola scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jukola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jukola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Jukola's head.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Nice body punch from Phuthong.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola is working Phuthong over against the cage.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phuthong avoids it.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola blocking some punches.
Phuthong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jukola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phuthong can turn it around.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phuthong thinking.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phuthong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jukola moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Phuthong moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Phuthong moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola cracks Phuthong with a good jab.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola.
Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jukola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong throws a leg kick
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola scores with the left hand. Phuthong knows he should have avoided that one.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Jukola lands but Phuthong takes it in his stride.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong is having none of it.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Jukola keeps it at a distance.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jukola counters with a solid body kick.
Phuthong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phuthong thinking.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Phuthong tries to clinch up.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola takes one on the button.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Jukola misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Jukola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jukola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Phuthong lunges at Jukola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jukola's hand.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
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!
Jukola moves into the clinch successfully.
Jukola tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Phuthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jukola smiles and moves away.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Phuthong's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jukola throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Jukola wants to clinch.
Jukola is looking to clinch but Phuthong is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jukola's hands.
Jukola slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Jukola counters with a left and a right that stings Phuthong.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola tries to clinch up.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Phuthong jumps back.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola's corner calls for a 1-2. Jukola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Jukola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phuthong is able to avoid easily.
Jukola lands a nice hook to Phuthong's body. Phuthong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
Donk. Jukola catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Jukola slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong digs a good hook to Jukola's body.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola tries to clinch up but Phuthong circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Phuthong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola slips a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Jukola has Phuthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries to pull guard but Jukola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Jukola.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Jukola pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phuthong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Jukola as the two fighters clinch.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola stands there with Phuthong around his waist. Phuthong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phuthong.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Jukola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jukola.
Jukola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Jukola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phuthong blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Phuthong.
Jukola scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jukola's head backwards.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Jukola tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
Jukola walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Jukola moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.
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 Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
A very excited looking Eero Jukola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 1092 p4p, 847 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 68 p4p, 53 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 27 - 2, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleshou Jr throws a series of punches but Unbelivable moves out of range.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Fleshou Jr shows good takedown defense.
Unbelivable lands with a cross.
It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fleshou Jr as he avoids it easily.
Stres Fleshou Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Fleshou Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Unbelivable looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable tries to bench press Fleshou Jr off him but Fleshou Jr keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Unbelivable's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fleshou Jr scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou Jr taking a breather here.
Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unbelivable is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable is trying to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Unbelivable is defending well.
Fleshou Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fleshou Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fleshou Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fleshou Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unbelivable, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unbelivable, who protects the arm well.
Fleshou Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Unbelivable is defending well.
Unbelivable misses with a strike from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr wants to take a breather but Unbelivable manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fleshou Jr.
Unbelivable controls Fleshou Jr momentarily but Fleshou Jr frees himself.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Unbelivable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr working some strikes from top position.
Fleshou Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable has momentary wrist control but Fleshou Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Unbelivable is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fleshou Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleshou Jr pushes down on Unbelivable's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Unbelivable is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Fleshou Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Unbelivable manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Unbelivable escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleshou Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleshou Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleshou Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable keeping moving, preventing Fleshou Jr from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable is still in real trouble! Can Fleshou Jr finish him?
Fleshou Jr pushing down on Unbelivable's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fleshou Jr is trying to control. Unbelivable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Unbelivable seems to have recovered his senses.
Unbelivable tries to roll over but Fleshou Jr keeps him under control.
Fleshou Jr works his way into side control.
Fleshou Jr working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Unbelivable slips a jab from Fleshou Jr.
Unbelivable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fleshou Jr pinned against the cage. Fleshou Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Unbelivable right on the button. Unbelivable goes down! Fleshou Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fleshou Jr gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.
The defeated Usko Unbelivable had this to say: 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 406 p4p, 504 weight class) and Macca Outback (ranked 63 p4p, 80 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kersikov I I might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outback tries to land a front kick but Kersikov I I steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov I I has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov I I loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Outback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Outback misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov I I throws out the jab.
Kersikov I I lands with a straight right. Outback didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Outback.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Outback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov I I motions for Outback to come forward. Kersikov I I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Nice jab there from Outback.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Outback.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov I I manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov I I on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov I I throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a crisp one two that drops Kersikov I I! Outback thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kersikov I I to his feet! Kersikov I I is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Kersikov I I's head but Kersikov I I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Outback cracks Kersikov I I with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Outback has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kersikov I I to stand back up!
Outback lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kersikov I I falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macca Outback!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 621 p4p, 550 weight class) and Hao Qiang (ranked 37 p4p, 30 weight class). Hao Qiang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang thumps Vargas with a low kick.
Qiang throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Hao Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas throwing a counter right hand but Qiang manages to avoid it.
Qiang misses with a body shot.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Qiang stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vargas misses with a left hand
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qiang lands with a good body shot.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Qiang wants to clinch but Vargas slips to the side
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang lunges at Vargas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vargas's hand.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Qiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vargas.
Vargas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Qiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
Qiang cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Qiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Vargas circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Vargas misses its target.
Vargas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Vargas.
Qiang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Qiang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vargas doesn't seem phased though.
Qiang cracks Vargas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vargas falls backwards against the cage. Qiang follows up with more strikes that drop Vargas to his knees. Qiang keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vargas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Qiang!
A victorious Hao Qiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Jarvinen (ranked 255 p4p, 204 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 40 p4p, 35 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simone's choice of entrance music: Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro. Joey Simone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvinen lands with a hook. Simone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simone 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.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Jarvinen.
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Simone looks to throw the jab but Jarvinen is out of range.
Jarvinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simone manages to circle out of the way.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jarvinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jarvinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Simone presses Jarvinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jarvinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Jarvinen blocks a body shot from Simone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvinen smiles and moves away.
Jarvinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarvinen.
Simone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Jarvinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simone clinches up with Jarvinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
Jarvinen presses Simone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jarvinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simones head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen.
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!
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simone lands a right hand.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Jarvinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
A hook to the body from Jarvinen.
Simone scores with a shot to the side of Jarvinen's head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarvinens head.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvinen smiles and moves away.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jarvinen throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.
Jarvinen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Jarvinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone moves into the clinch.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvinen's elbow.
Simone jumps guard but Jarvinen stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone lands a shot to the body.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jarvinen takes a shot to the head.
Jarvinen scores with a hook to the body.
Simone presses Jarvinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Simone.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone tries to work over Jarvinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen won't allow it.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvinen's elbow.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Simone pushes Jarvinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Simone gets an underhook and turns Jarvinen into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simone tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Jarvinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simone blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarvinen working aggressively here.
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 Arto Jarvinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
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.
Jarvinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simone tries to work over Jarvinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvinen tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvinen blocks a body shot from Simone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvinen's elbow.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvinen lands a nice uppercut.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvinen digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Arto Jarvinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Jarvinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone has his foot on Jarvinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jarvinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarvinen is one step ahead there.
Jarvinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to sweep here but Jarvinen controlling him for the moment.
Simone is trying to keep Jarvinen in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarvinen is one step ahead there.
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarvinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jarvinen has passed into half guard!
Jarvinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarvinen controlling the pace.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jarvinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jarvinen's back!
Simone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jarvinen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Simone moves in looking to clinch but Jarvinen pushes him off.
Jarvinen loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Jarvinen avoids the body shot from Simone.
Jarvinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simone defending well as Jarvinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jarvinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Jarvinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jarvinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Jarvinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simone is rocked!
Simone stuns Jarvinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simone is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Simone 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.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarvinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simone seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarvinen ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Jarvinen rushes Simone and presses him up against the cage.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvinen lands a left hand.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Simone on the inside.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jarvinen or not.
Simone tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Simone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Simone as the two fighters clinch.
Simone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simone or not.
Simone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarvinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simone cracks Jarvinen with a nice body shot.
Simone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarvinen backwards.
Simone lands with a left to the head.
Jarvinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
A body shot lands from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvinen digs a right hand underneath Simone's ribcage. Simone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen.
That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
Jarvinen lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvinen pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Jarvinen lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen blocks an uppercut.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
Simone prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
A short right from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jarvinen has his back to the cage.
Jarvinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone tries to pull guard but Jarvinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarvinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Jarvinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jarvinen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Jarvinen!
Arto Jarvinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 21 p4p, 143 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bassically by Tei Shi. 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Kok misses with a body kick.
Kok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kok throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kok throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Kok avoids it.
Kok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kok.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson walks into a jab.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson drops Kok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kok looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson stuns Kok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Kok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Kok is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kok looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Kok misses with a wild body shot.
Kok throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Kok saw that one coming.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Kok closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Kok crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kok looks OK. Anderson waves Kok back to his feet!
Kok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kok is aggressively charging in as Anderson backs up avoiding any damage. Anderson tosses out a jab and Kok runs right into it face first! Kok is out cold! Anderson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kok's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
After winning the bout, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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