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WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksud Magomedov (ranked 4588 p4p, 22030 weight class) and Jingky Bacolod (ranked 180 p4p, 246 weight class). Magomedov comes into the arena with Lezginka - Kavkaz blaring out of the sound system. Bacolod comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Havana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bacolod's head.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Bacolod's guard.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Bacolod.
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bacolod controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov wants to stand but Bacolod is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomedov pushes Bacolod off looking to stand but Bacolod dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bacolod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bacolod throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
Bacolod stops Magomedov from standing up.
Bacolod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bacolod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.
Bacolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bacolod pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacolod.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacolod, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov sets himself, and Bacolod steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov avoids it this time.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedov sprawls well. Magomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacolod has managed to clinch.
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod blocks a jab.
Bacolod drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacolod just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod gets a clinch.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magomedov smiles and moves away.
Maksud Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bacolod wants to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch position.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bacolod in his tracks.
Bacolod thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bacolod! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maksud Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bacolod explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bacolod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bacolod moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Jingky Bacolod's cut even more.
Bacolod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
 Bacolod is rocked!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Magomedov slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Magomedov lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 2682 p4p, 5068 weight class) and Rebel Smith (ranked 349 p4p, 495 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands with a hook. Strdoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strdoza slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Strdoza dominated that round.
That's time! Strdoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strdoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Strdoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Strdoza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a double jab
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body punch
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
Smith is rocked!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Smith out cold! What a finish! Strdoza is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Babyara (ranked 2310 p4p, 2818 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 130 p4p, 151 weight class). Takeishi has chosen Kabuki Gomen-Jyo as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 34 - 40 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babyara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeishi somewhat.
Takeishi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babyara swivels and escapes.
Babyara avoids the head kick by Takeishi.
Babyara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babyara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeishi counters with a series of strikes. Babyara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Babyara blocks a head kick by Takeishi.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
Babyara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeishi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babyara tries to counter by clinching up but Takeishi breaks away and moves out of range.
Francisco Babyara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.
Babyara misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Babyara and move into the clinch position.
Babyara swinging wildly here.
Babyara swinging wildly here.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but Babyara shows good takedown defense.
Takeishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takeishi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babyara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takeishi closes the distance and pushes Babyara back into the cage.
Babyara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takeishi has him pressed against the cage.
Takeishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi manages to pull guard.
Babyara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takeishi is proving hard to escape from.
Babyara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Babyara being controlled here momentarily.
Babyara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takeishi working for submissions but it's allowed Babyara to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babyara stalling away here and it's allowed Takeishi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takeishi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Babyara stacks Takeishi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Babyara!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babyara laying and praying for a moment but Takeishi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Takeishi is holding on to half guard well.
Takeishi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Babyara won't allow Takeishi to sweep him here.
Babyara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeishi is keeping the position for now.
Babyara trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeishi has Babyara pulled in close to control his posture.
Babyara passes Takeishi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babyara wants to pass to mount but Takeishi is defending the position.
Babyara prevents Takeishi from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeishi is still trying to improve position.
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 Francisco Babyara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takeishi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeishi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Babyara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Babyara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeishi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeishi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Babyara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi advances position into side control!
Babyara struggling a bit here.
Babyara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeishi on the ground.
Babyara sneaks back into half guard.
Babyara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babyara.
Babyara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babyara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babyara working a defensive guard but Takeishi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Babyara is trying to improve his position.
Takeishi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Takeishi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takeishi misses with the ground and pound.
Babyara can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeishi tries for a kimura but Babyara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Takeishi stands up and beckons Babyara to his feet.
A big left from Babyara misses.
Babyara throws a right and a left that Takeishi avoids nicely.
Takeishi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Babyara duly obliges.
Francisco Babyara is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeishi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takeishi controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babyara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeishi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Babyara tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Takeishi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Takeishi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babyara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babyara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsugu Takeishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Babyara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Babyara lunges at Takeishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takeishi's hand.
Babyara thuds a left hand into Takeishi's body.
Takeishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeishi ducks right into an uppercut from Babyara.
Takeishi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babyara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara misses with a few strikes there.
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Takeishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babyara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babyara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takeishi has Babyara up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babyara wants a takedown.
Babyara is trying to pull guard but Takeishi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Babyara gets underhooks to prevent Takeishi's takedown attempt.
Babyara jumps guard but Takeishi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Babyara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi decides to pull guard.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Babyara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeishi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babyara is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi controlling Babyara's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babyara trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babyara looking to improve position, pressing down on Takeishi's thigh with his hand. Takeishi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Babyara paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Babyara's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Takeishi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 Theodore Nouveau (ranked 1363 p4p, 1528 weight class) and Age Sixteen (ranked 186 p4p, 209 weight class). Theodore Nouveau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Age Sixteen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 38 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Nouveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen rushes Nouveau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nouveau avoids the elbow strike from Sixteen, against the cage.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nouveau controls his hands.
Sixteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sixteen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sixteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Nouveau blocks with his arms.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau lands a knee to the body.
Nouveau tries to circle away but Sixteen has him pinned against the cage.
Nouveau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sixteen after a bit of a struggle.
Nouveau misses with the head strike.
Sixteen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sixteen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nouveau scores with a hook to the body.
Sixteen keeps control of Nouveau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nouveau manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen throws a hook but Nouveau avoids it easily.
Age Sixteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau gets tackled into the cage by Sixteen. Sixteen maintains the clinch.
Sixteen connects with a knee to the head.
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sixteen lands a body shot.
Sixteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nouveau.
Sixteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sixteen clinches up against the cage.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sixteen avoids it.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sixteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nouveau wants to break free but Sixteen has control.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen has Nouveau pushed against the cage.
Nouveau is trying to push Sixteen away but Sixteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nouveau is defending well for now.
Sixteen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nouveau up against the cage.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Nouveau blocks with his arms.
Sixteen prevents a body shot from Nouveau.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau jumps guard but Sixteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sixteen cracks Nouveau with a nice body shot.
Nouveau breaks from the clinch.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sixteen is trying to defend but Nouveau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nouveau thows a huge punch but Sixteen dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.
Sixteen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but Sixteen defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back.
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sixteen actively working from the bottom here.
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen wants to improve his position but Nouveau is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sixteen darts in and clinches Nouveau up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nouveau.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Age Sixteen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nouveau blocks it with crossed arms.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sixteen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nouveau blocks an elbow strike.
Nouveau jumps guard.
Sixteen trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
Nouveau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to stand and escape but Sixteen is having none of it.
Sixteen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Nouveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen is keen to just control but Nouveau is a slippery customer.
Nouveau is controlling Sixteen's trapped leg to prevent Sixteen from advancing to side control.
Nouveau wants to improve his position but Sixteen is controlling well.
Sixteen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nouveau tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sixteen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nouveau still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nouveau has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sixteen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nouveau off and has taken his back!
Sixteen tries to get the hooks in deep but Nouveau pushed the leg off.
Sixteen punches Nouveau on the ear.
Sixteen not allowing Nouveau to control his hands.
Nouveau staying busy and making it hard for Sixteen to control.
Sixteen is trying to control but Nouveau is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sixteen wants to control the pace but Nouveau is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nouveau wants to hold on but Sixteen pushes him away.
Sixteen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nouveau is surviving well by controlling Sixteen's body position as best he can.
Sixteen wants to finish this one by submission but Nouveau is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sixteen.
Nouveau can't escape the position.
Sixteen misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen has control of Nouveau's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nouveau regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sixteen tries to control but Nouveau wriggling away.
Nouveau wants to control but Sixteen is having none of it.
Sixteen controlling his opponent.
Sixteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixteen tries to control but Nouveau wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sixteen tries to bum rush Nouveau with a series of wild strikes but Nouveau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nouveau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sixteen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sixteen stalling against the cage.
Nouveau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nouveau jumps guard and drags Sixteen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sixteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nouveau is retaining full guard.
Sixteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nouveau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nouveau has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sixteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nouveau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nouveau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nouveau pushes Sixteen off and gets back to his feet.
Sixteen moves into the clinch.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sixteen to keep the fight standing.
Sixteen gets underhooks to prevent Nouveau's takedown attempt.
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Nouveau blocks it.
Nouveau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nouveau controls his hands.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Sixteen to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sixteen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nouveau.
Sixteen landing knees to the head.
Sixteen looking to stall.
Nouveau wants the takedown. Sixteen is fighting it off but Nouveau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sixteen's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Sixteen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Sixteen keeps moving.
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sixteen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Sixteen keeps moving.
Sixteen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixteen looking to control.
Nouveau scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sixteen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nouveau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nouveau defends well.
Sixteen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nouveau defends it easily.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sixteen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nouveau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nouveau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nouveau trying to control but Sixteen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Age Sixteen.
I've got Sixteen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
After winning the bout, Age Sixteen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shichiroji San (ranked 1695 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Deepen Cider (ranked 277 p4p, 298 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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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 7 - 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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deepen Cider!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Cider misses
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider misses the body punch
and San counters with a nice leg kick.
Cider swings for the body but San moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San lands with a cross.
San throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San misses with a straight right.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cider moves out of range as San strikes.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
San punishes Cider's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider staying out of range there.
San misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
San moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cider cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cider is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San misses with a looping right.
San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cider.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
San misses with a body shot.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cider with a nice cross.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Cider thuds a left hand into San's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San tries to move into range but Cider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
San misses the jab.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San slips a straight right by Cider.
A counter left hand to the body from San misses its target.
Cider jabs San right on the nose. San blinks but takes it well.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deepen Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider misses with a right hand
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San throws a solid leg kick but Cider takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider jabs at San's body.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through San's defenses.
San connects with a leg kick.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider.
Cider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
San defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
San looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cider lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San avoids the body shot from Cider.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
San scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
San misses with an uppercut.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cider checks a leg kick.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
San defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider.
Cider throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
Cider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
San ducks right into an uppercut from Cider.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider sizes up San with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San slips a jab from Cider.
Cider misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on San's shoulder, as San tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deepen Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as San lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cider doesn't seem phased though.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cider can do anything to dispel that myth.
San controlling the action here.
Cider is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Cider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
Deepen Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
San throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Cider looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and San makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cider swings for the body but San moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider lands a head shot.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
San missing with a left hand there. Cider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
San ducks right into an uppercut from Cider.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cider blocks a jab.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for San.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses the jab.
San doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San slips a jab from Cider.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by San. That's going to slow Cider down.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San doesn't seem bothered though.
San slips under a jab.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider swings away with a body shot that misses
and San counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San on the side of the head.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San misses with a looping right.
Cider takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
San clinches.
San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cider to keep the fight standing.
San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cider to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by San.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as San takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shichiroji San will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by San.
Cider looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
San throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for San.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
San misses with a straight right.
Cider walks into a left hand.
San throws a jab when Cider was well out of range.
San takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San shoots in and bounces Cider off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider seems keen to control San's posture.
San seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cider pulls San in close to his closed guard and prevents San from doing any damage or advancing position.
San is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
San trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from San misses.
Cider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
A big right from Cider misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses the body punch
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
Cider looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider misses with a straight left.
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San slips under a jab.
Cider jabs San to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Cider misses.
San defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Cider slips under a jab.
San is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
San moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
San avoids the body shot from Cider.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - San looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
San swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
San throws a hook to the side of Cider's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cider needs to keep his hands up - San had a free shot at his head there.
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 Shichiroji San.
I think San 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shichiroji San!
A less than humble Shichiroji San misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1370 p4p, 1306 weight class) and Rounin Hashima (ranked 188 p4p, 181 weight class). Rounin Hashima is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Sripituksakul.
Hashima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hashima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hashima throws a shot from downtown. Sripituksakul moves away and avoids it.
Sripituksakul attempts a counter takedown but Hashima avoids it well and moves away.
Hashima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sripituksakul forces his way into half guard.
Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Sripituksakul there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul drops an elbow to the side of Hashima's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashima keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sripituksakul controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima gets full guard.
Hashima seems keen to control Sripituksakul's posture.
Hashima is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul is in close to Hashima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hashima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hashima wants to sweep but no luck.
Sripituksakul is fighting to break Hashima's control of his arms but Hashima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sripituksakul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hashima trying to control the position.
Hashima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sripituksakul is looking to work some ground and pound but Hashima has wrist control.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Hashima is keeping the position.
Hashima keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hashima pulls Sripituksakul in to control the position.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hashima is keeping the position for now.
Sripituksakul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima wants to sweep here but Sripituksakul controlling him for the moment.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul is looking to work some ground and pound but Hashima has wrist control.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sripituksakul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Hashima is controlling Sripituksakul's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hashima lands a lovely overhand right.
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.
Hashima misses with a body shot.
Sripituksakul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hashima scores with a hook to the body. Sripituksakul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hashima throws a series of strikes that have Sripituksakul backpedaling.
Sripituksakul connects with a nice looking jab.
Hashima thumps Sripituksakul with a low kick.
Hashima blocks a jab.
Hashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hashima.
Hashima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sripituksakul checks it well.
Hashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hashima checks a low kick from Sripituksakul.
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 Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sripituksakul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hashima.
Hashima throws an overhand right that lands on Sripituksakul's shoulder, as Sripituksakul tries to avoid the shot.
Hashima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sripituksakul.
Nice uppercut there from Hashima.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up.
Hashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sripituksakul manages to avoid it.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hashima's guard.
Sripituksakul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima has control of Sripituksakul's left arm, preventing Sripituksakul from doing any damage.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Hashima pulls Sripituksakul in close to prevent any damage.
Hashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hashima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hashima pulls Sripituksakul in to control the position.
Sripituksakul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hashima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hashima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Hashima has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hashima scores with a punch to the head.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hashima counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Hashima tenderised Sripituksakul's leg. Sripituksakul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hashima cracks a nice hook into Sripituksakul's ribs.
Hashima tries to land a front kick but Sripituksakul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hashima misses with a straight right.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sripituksakul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul misses with a left hand
and Hashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook. Hashima ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sripituksakul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Hashima.
Hashima lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hashima.
Hashima throws a front kick that sends Sripituksakul stumbling back into the cage.
Sripituksakul gets a takedown into half guard.
Hashima controlling the position well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sripituksakul connects with a nice short shot to Hashima's temple.
Sripituksakul uses his free foot to push down on Hashima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hashima.
Hashima tries to hold on but Sripituksakul pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima is squirming around, avoiding Sripituksakul's attempts to control the action.
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!
Sripituksakul working for a guillotine from mount but Hashima is in no mood to give up.
Hashima taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Sripituksakul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sripituksakul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hashima wants to hold on but Sripituksakul pushes him away.
Hashima prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sripituksakul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hashima has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hashima!
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sripituksakul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hashima throws the left hand but Sripituksakul avoids the punch easily.
Sripituksakul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hashima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashima misses with a leg kick
and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hashima!
Hashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hashima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sripituksakul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashima wants to get back to full guard.
Hashima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sripituksakul is working away from the top position though.
Sripituksakul trying to mount his opponent but Hashima defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Hashima is defending it quite comfortably.
Hashima keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hashima's head.
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Hashima keeping control of the position.
Hashima trying to control here.
Sripituksakul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hashima is trying to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hashima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sripituksakul passes into side control, despite Hashima's attempt to control the position.
Hashima can't do much from the bottom here.
Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hashima, who protects the arm well.
Hashima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sripituksakul scoring with punches from side control.
Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hashima, who protects the arm well.
Hashima is trying to improve his position.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Hashima is keeping him busy.
Sripituksakul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hashima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul working away.
Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sripituksakul is trying to get an arm triangle but Hashima is defending well.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashima keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hashima tries to buck Sripituksakul off but Sripituksakul is having none of it.
Hashima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sripituksakul off and has taken his back!
Hashima just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sripituksakul trying to control but not successfully.
Sripituksakul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hashima's guard. Nice work there by Sripituksakul.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul won't allow Hashima to sweep him here.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sripituksakul 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Larkin (ranked 1104 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 179 p4p, 207 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Garrett off balance momentarily.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Larkin counters with a head kick. That will keep Garrett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
Larkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garrett.
Garrett clinches up with Larkin and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
Larkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Larkin breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garrett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Larkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garrett throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett clinches up against the cage.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrett scores with a jab to the head.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands with a light punch inside.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett has a couple of punches blocked by Larkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larkin.
Larkin gets underhooks to prevent Garrett's takedown attempt.
Donnie Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett has Larkin pushed against the cage.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larkin as Garrett tries to tie him up.
Garrett has Larkin pressed against the cage, preventing Larkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Larkin.
Garrett clinches up with Larkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Garrett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett wants to clinch
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Garrett tries to clinch but Larkin moves away
and Larkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garrett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larkin on the side of the head.
Garrett jabs at Larkin's body.
Garrett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garrett stands up over Larkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrett throws an elbow that misses. Larkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garrett's guard. Nice move by Larkin!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrett is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrett throws a strike but Larkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Larkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
Garrett has Larkin pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Garrett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin won't allow Garrett to sweep him here.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garrett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larkin takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
Larkin slips a straight right by Garrett.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garrett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larkin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Larkin 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrett! But no joy.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garrett but Garrett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Garrett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larkin as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larkin.
Garrett takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Garrett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin throws a quick counter head kick but Garrett was just out of range.
A big right from Garrett misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garrett lands an overhand right.
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
Garrett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garrett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrett scores with a shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a body shot
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
Garrett throws a poor cross that misses
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Garrett moves in looking to clinch but Larkin pushes him off.
Garrett scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Garrett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Donnie Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
The fighters circling - Garrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin thumps Garrett with a low kick.
Bo Garrett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Larkin misses with a leg kick.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garrett.
Larkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Larkin lands a really nice looking cross but Garrett seems unphased.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin scores with a jab.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Garrett drives through and clinches with Larkin against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett wants a takedown but no success here.
Larkin tries to break the clinch but Garrett is controlling the position.
Garrett keeps control of Larkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrett working aggressively here.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Garrett prevents Larkin from breaking the clinch.
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrett defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Garrett.
I've got Garrett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Garrett!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Garrett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 2035 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 116 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle clobbers Zaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Red Eagle scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Red Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Red Eagle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Red Eagle drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage.
Red Eagle lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Red Eagle fails to land.
Red Eagle lands a damaging elbow.
Zaire is rocked!
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Red Eagle finish him?
Red Eagle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zaire! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Red Eagle is unloading with more strikes now! Zaire drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
A determined Chief Red Eagle didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Burger (ranked 598 p4p, 408 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 101 p4p, 70 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger missing with a left hand there. Jarvinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarvinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Burger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarvinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burger moves out of range as Jarvinen strikes.
Burger scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Arto Jarvinen has been cut.
Burger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen slips under a jab from Burger.
Jarvinen thuds his right hand into Burger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burger looks to land a right hand but Jarvinen moved out of range.
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jarvinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jarvinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burger counters with a nice uppercut.
Burger scores with a sloppy right hand. Jarvinen should have avoided that one.
Jarvinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burger doesn't seem bothered though.
Jarvinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burger throwing a counter right hand but Jarvinen manages to avoid it.
Jarvinen throws a shot to the body.
Jarvinen looks to land a left hand but Burger moved out of range nicely.
Jarvinen lands a big right hand that sends Burger crashing to the mat! Jarvinen stays standing though and waves Burger back to his feet!
 Burger is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Burger misses the target.
Oh Burger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burger misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarvinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burger seems to have got his legs back now.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the body
and Burger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burger tries to keep at a distance but Jarvinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burger blocking some punches.
Jarvinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen pushes Burger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Burger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jarvinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burger backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Burger prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Burger can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvinen controls the action.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Burger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Burger.
Jarvinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burger's elbow.
Jarvinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burger or not.
Jarvinen is trying to stall.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Burger.
Burger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jarvinen dips to his left and cracks Burger with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen throws a jab when Burger was well out of range.
It looked like Burger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jarvinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burger.
Jarvinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burger.
Burger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarvinen sends Burger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jarvinen is motioning to the referee to let Burger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burger misses with a straight right.
Jarvinen lands a body shot.
Burger misses with a looping right.
Jarvinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvinen throws an overhand right that lands on Burger's shoulder, as Burger tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Jarvinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arto Jarvinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarvinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Burger strikes.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Jarvinen misses.
Burger moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Burger. That snapped Jarvinen's head back.
Jarvinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burger has had enough of the clinch but Jarvinen keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jarvinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Burger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvinen misses with the head strike.
Jarvinen lands with a left to the head.
Jarvinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvinen controls his hands.
Jarvinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jarvinen lands a big right hand that drops Burger! The killer instinct kicks in and Jarvinen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jarvinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
A victorious Arto Jarvinen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheko Melondov (ranked 190 p4p, 356 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 12 p4p, 20 weight class). Melondov's entrance music is Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Joestar's choice of entrance music: Coda - Bloody Stream. Johan Joestar 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 44 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheko Melondov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melondov avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joestar throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
It looked like Melondov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joestar.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Melondov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Melondov counters with a low kick, right behind Joestar 's knee.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Joestar misses.
It looked like Melondov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melondov drops Joestar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Joestar looks back up at him and smiles so Melondov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Joestar misses with a looping left.
Joestar throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joestar thows a leg kick but Melondov checks it
and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Joestar! Melondov lets Joestar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joestar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melondov takes one to the side of the head.
Melondov checks the leg kick.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
As Joestar looks to move away, Melondov throws a big counter combo but Joestar just gets out of the way.
Joestar throws the kick towards the body but Melondov avoids it.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Melondov blocks the low kick.
Melondov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Melondov misses.
A nice side step and Joestar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar misses with a hook
and Melondov counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Johan Joestar's cut even more.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Melondov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab by Melondov.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Melondov tried to counter with a leg kick but Joestar avoided it.
Joestar thuds his right hand into Melondov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar slips under a jab.
Joestar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melondov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joestar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joestar closes the distance and pushes Melondov back into the cage.
Joestar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melondov has had enough of the clinch but Joestar keeps him there for the moment.
Melondov blocks an uppercut.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov.
Joestar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melondov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zheko Melondov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's time! Melondov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joestar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joestar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Melondov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Joestar.
Joestar scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick.
Melondov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Joestar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Joestar.
Joestar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joestar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov.
Joestar working aggressively here.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joestar scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melondov wants to break free but Joestar has control.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melondov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joestar lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov avoids the head kick by Joestar.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
An attempted straight right counter from Melondov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Melondov slips the punch.
Melondov throws a quick counter head kick but Joestar was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joestar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Joestar misses.
A little feinted left hand from Melondov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov moves out of range as Joestar strikes.
A quick step to the side and Melondov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melondov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joestar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Melondov on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick.
Melondov throws a big counter combination but Joestar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Melondov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joestar.
Melondov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joestar. Joestar obviously looking to wear him down.
Joestar closes the distance but Melondov moves to the side
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joestar thinking.
Joestar looks to land a body kick but Melondov moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Joestar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melondov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joestar lands a head kick. Melondov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joestar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melondov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joestar slips under a jab.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melondov.
A little feinted left hand from Melondov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Joestar.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Joestar backs away, Melondov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joestar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joestar looks to clinch
and Melondov counters with a good low kick that Joestar was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joestar drops his hands momentarily and Melondov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Melondov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left lands for Joestar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melondov counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Joestar.
Joestar misses with a body shot.
Melondov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joestar.
A big right from Joestar misses.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joestar misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melondov counters with a straight right hand.
Joestar throws a low kick but Melondov avoids it.
It looked like Melondov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joestar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melondov's sensitive parts.
Joestar swings widly with a right hand
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melondov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Joestar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joestar 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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