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WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aeson Beckley (ranked 1797 p4p, 19806 weight class) and Dwayne King (ranked 214 p4p, 443 weight class). Dwayne King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 37 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dwayne King!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a body shot.
Beckley throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckley appears to be looking for a big counter.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckley is just out of range.
A nice combination there by King.
A big left from King misses.
Beckley tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beckley ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
King tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Beckley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beckley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Beckley.
Knees to the body from Beckley.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beckley blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
King working aggressively here.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beckley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beckley blocks an uppercut.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckley controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from King.
King works on Beckley's body with a couple of short punches.
King misses with some punches.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beckleys head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beckley prevents a body shot from King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckley tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley breaks from the clinch.
Beckley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King tries to work over Beckley's front leg with a kick but Beckley checks it.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beckley wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King lands a nice hook to Beckley's body. Beckley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a right hand
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beckley tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King throws a leg kick
and Beckley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beckley pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Beckley closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that round.
That's time! Beckley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beckley tries to clinch up.
Aeson Beckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckley slips a straight right by King.
King feints a jab promting Beckley to slip. King then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beckley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Beckley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from King.
Nice body punch from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a right hand that Beckley ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckley also avoids with ease.
Dwayne King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckley closes the distance and clinches.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beckley.
Beckley controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beckley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately.
Beckley is standing up over King. King looks to escape but Beckley dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beckley decides to stand back up.
Beckley tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beckley with a body shot.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Beckley is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Beckley swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Beckley face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwayne King!
Dwayne King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoyce Gracias (ranked 2258 p4p, 3237 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 292 p4p, 386 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kron Gracie enters the cage!
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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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Hoyce Gracias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracias manages to avoid it.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracias seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracias misses the jab.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gracias avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws the left hand but Gracias avoids the punch easily.
As Gracie tries to get set, Gracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Gracias's shoulder, as Gracias tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Gracias.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracias throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracias thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Gracias shakes it off.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie works Gracias's body with a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracias moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracias staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Gracias avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracias is rocked!
Gracie circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gracias tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gracie wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 1800 p4p, 2151 weight class) and Karel Sup (ranked 82 p4p, 99 weight class). Karel Sup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Sup ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sup! But no joy.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Paa cracks Sup with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sup gets tackled into the cage by Paa. Paa maintains the clinch.
Sup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Sup throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa counters with a left to the body.
Sup closes the distance and clinches.
Sup has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sup fails to land.
Sup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Sup avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Paa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paa gets through Sup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa prevents a body shot from Sup.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands a body shot.
Paa leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Sup avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sup has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sup can turn it around.
Paa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
 Sup is rocked!
Sup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sup is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa tries a knee to the head but Sup blocks it.
Paa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sup seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Sup's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sup defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa gets his hands free as Sup looks to control.
Sup is trying to break free.
Sup fending off the submission attempt from Paa.
Paa throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sup tries to break free.
Paa tightening his grip on Sup, looking for the choke.
Sup rolls, trying to escape but Paa keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa wants to control but Sup is keeping busy.
Sup is in bad spot here.
Sup preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paa.
Paa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sup is defending well though. Paa let's go of the attempt for now.
Paa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sup has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sup rolls, trying to escape but Paa keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sup defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sup is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sup tries to roll but Paa sticks to his back.
Paa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Paa doesn't have the hooks in and Sup manages to turn into his guard.
Paa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that round.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Sup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Sup looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Paa is looking to counter punch.
Sup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
As Sup backs away, Paa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sup bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paa's head.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa is looking for a counter combo.
Sup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Sup cracks Paa with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sup misses the body punch
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sup swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
Paa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sup fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Sup misses.
Paa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Sup finds it's target.
Paa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sup looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Sup takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sup slips a nice elbow through Paa's hands, connecting with Paa's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa is not content to let Sup control the position.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sup can do to turn this around?
Sup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iso Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa wants to improve his position but Sup is controlling well.
Paa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sup pulls his head out easily.
Paa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Sup has control of the leg.
Paa is trying to maintain the position but Sup is very close to passing his half guard.
Sup missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Sup.
Paa tries to roll over but Sup keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sup lands a nice short elbow.
Sup content to control rather than advance.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sup working the head and body with strikes.
Sup thows a huge punch but Paa dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Sup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sup throws a combination that misses
enabling Paa to counter with a crisp jab.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sup throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Sup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Paa misses
and Sup cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sup clinches up against the cage.
Sup takes a shot to the head.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sup misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa working aggressively here.
Sup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sup backwards.
Paa lands with a short shot to the head.
Paa prevents the takedown attempt.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sup tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Sup controls the action.
Paa trying to land knees to the body.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iso Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Sup.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sup working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paa misses with some punches.
Sup tries to land a knee to the head but Paa blocks with his arms.
Sup is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sup swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Sup connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa prevents a body shot from Sup.
Paa gets underhooks to prevent Sup's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sup.
Sup has clasped his hands together around Paa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paa is looking to reverse the position.
Paa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sup lands with a punch from half guard.
Sup lands with a punch from half guard.
Paa wants to control but Sup is keeping busy.
Paa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sup slips a nice elbow through Paa's hands, connecting with Paa's forehead.
Paa is looking for a sweep. Sup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sup working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Paa is holding on to half guard well.
Ground and pound from Sup.
Paa is staying active underneath Sup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sup thows a huge punch but Paa dodges it nicely.
Paa wants to control but Sup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sup trying to control from half guard but Paa is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karel Sup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sup has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel Sup!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 1696 p4p, 1576 weight class) and Jorlan Vieira (ranked 76 p4p, 98 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes to the cage accompanied by A Doon Hicky. 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 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorlan Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Dispatch Regulator seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Vieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Vieira takes a swing at Dispatch Regulator's ribcage but misses.
Dispatch Regulator defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vieira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator moves forwards but Vieira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dispatch Regulator moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dispatch Regulator is just out of range.
As Vieira looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dispatch Regulator counters by moving into the clinch.
Vieira tries to work over Dispatch Regulator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dispatch Regulator backwards.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira throws a jab when Dispatch Regulator was well out of range.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter the offense by Vieira and move into the clinch.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combo that has Vieira backing up. Vieira nods at Dispatch Regulator to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Dispatch Regulator staying out of range there.
As Vieira looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.
Vieira scores with a nice head shot.
Dispatch Regulator walks into a straight right hand from Vieira.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator slips under a jab.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator'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.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Dispatch Regulator's shoulder, as Dispatch Regulator tries to avoid the shot.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispatch Regulator.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combo that has Vieira backing up. Vieira nods at Dispatch Regulator to acknowledge the strikes.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Dispatch Regulator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dispatch Regulator moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter the offense by Vieira and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.
Vieira throws the left hand but Dispatch Regulator avoids the punch easily.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dispatch Regulator slips under a jab from Vieira.
Vieira misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieira as he connects with a hook.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
Vieira throws a jab when Dispatch Regulator was well out of range.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vieira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vieira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it well.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Dispatch Regulator jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Dispatch Regulator around his waist. Dispatch Regulator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chronian Dispatch Regulator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dispatch Regulator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vieira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dispatch Regulator's brow.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator decides to pull guard.
Vieira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dispatch Regulator dives on top into guard.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dispatch Regulator's guard.
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 Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dispatch Regulator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Dispatch Regulator moved out of range nicely.
As Vieira looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator slips a straight right by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dispatch Regulator is just out of range.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dispatch Regulator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Dispatch Regulator counters by moving into the clinch.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dispatch Regulator is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dispatch Regulator.
Vieira stalling against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vieira wants to stall.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jorlan Vieira.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a double jab
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
Vieira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Vieira connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a hook.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Dispatch Regulator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dispatch Regulator slips a straight right by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorlan Vieira.
I think Dispatch Regulator 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Dickons (ranked 895 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Reino Ruttu (ranked 137 p4p, 178 weight class). Dickons comes into the arena with Sidung blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttu throws a solid leg kick but Dickons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruttu.
Ruttu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruttu throws a body kick that misses.
Dickons misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruttu with a nice calf kick.
Ruttu throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickons counters with a straight right hand.
Dickons throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a right hand that misses
and Dickons moves into the clinch.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Ruttu effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dickons.
Dickons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu stalling in the clinch but Dickons improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickons working aggressively here.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Ruttu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruttu controls his hands.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickons can't find room to land a body shot as Ruttu controls the action.
Ruttu manages to break the clinch.
Ruttu swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dickons lands a nice hook to Ruttu's body. Ruttu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dickons misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruttu throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruttu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Dickons moves forwards but Ruttu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruttu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickons 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.
Dickons scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickons misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruttu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruttu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a left hand.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu misses with a body punch.
Ruttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickons connects with a crisp jab.
Dickons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Dickons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuttu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dickons lands a jab to the nose.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons counters with a shoot takedown. Ruttu fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruttu is trying to keep Dickons in close.
Dickons trying to control but Ruttu is working from the bottom.
Ruttu pulls Dickons in close to prevent any damage.
Ruttu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruttu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dickons frees his head nicely. Oh but Ruttu has switched to an armbar! Dickons is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reino Ruttu!
Our winner, Reino Ruttu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 819 p4p, 479 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 35 p4p, 35 weight class). Oliva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). Dimitri Svyatogor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Oliva throws a low kick but Svyatogor avoids it.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Svyatogor counters with a one-two to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliva tries a low kick but Svyatogor avoids it.
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the head.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svyatogor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliva counters with a low kick, right behind Svyatogor 's knee.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva is looking to clinch.
Oliva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliva in his tracks.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Oliva.
Svyatogor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliva! But no joy.
Oliva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
Oliva tries to land a leg kick but Svyatogor saw it coming and moves away.
Svyatogor throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svyatogor lands a really nice looking cross but Oliva seems unphased.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva motions for Svyatogor to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva tries to work over Svyatogor's front leg with a kick but Svyatogor checks it.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor backing away here, and Oliva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Svyatogor checks the leg kick.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliva is defended easily by Svyatogor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva has closed the distance and engaged Svyatogor in a clinch.
Svyatogor is pressed up against the cage. Oliva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svyatogor down to the mat. Svyatogor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biscuit Oliva.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
Svyatogor clinches up with Oliva and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svyatogor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliva looks winded!
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Oliva controls the action.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Svyatogor lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Svyatogor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Svyatogor works Oliva's body with a nice hook.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
Svyatogor checks the leg kick.
Svyatogor cracks Oliva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Svyatogor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick but Oliva checks it.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Svyatogor checks it
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva wants to slow Svyatogor down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
Svyatogor thuds a left hand into Oliva's body.
Svyatogor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva tries to score with a low kick but Svyatogor moves his leg out of the way.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliva is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Svyatogor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliva doesn't seem phased though.
Svyatogor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a series of punches but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svyatogor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Svyatogor checks it
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oliva scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Svyatogor's defenses.
Svyatogor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Svyatogor moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Oliva.
Svyatogor tests Oliva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliva has managed to clinch.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Svyatogor from controlling successfully.
Oliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svyatogor's guard.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliva connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor pulls Oliva in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Svyatogor has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.
Svyatogor is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Oliva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Svyatogor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Svyatogor trying to control the position.
Svyatogor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svyatogor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Svyatogor working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
Svyatogor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Svyatogor trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Oliva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Svyatogor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oliva.
Oliva looks to clinch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oliva moves into range and clinches up with Svyatogor.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Svyatogor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor pulls Oliva into guard.
Svyatogor being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliva won't allow Svyatogor to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva stays in close to Svyatogor's body and controls the position.
Oliva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oliva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Svyatogor!
Svyatogor wants to control but Oliva is having none of it.
Oliva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Svyatogor?
Oliva tries to control but Svyatogor wriggling away.
Svyatogor tries to hold on but Oliva pushes him away.
Oliva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva controlling from mount.
Oliva with good strikes from the mount here!
Svyatogor tries to lock up and control but Oliva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Oliva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svyatogor looks a forlorn figure.
Svyatogor is rocked!
Oliva controlling from the full mount.
Oliva lands a big shot to the head and Svyatogor winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 465 p4p, 476 weight class) and Vunipola Veainu (ranked 32 p4p, 20 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fleshou Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ace Of Spades- Motorhead. Vunipola Veainu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stres Fleshou Jr's chin.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr is looking to chop away at Veainu's legs.
Fleshou Jr sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Fleshou Jr avoids it this time.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu tries to move into range but Fleshou Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Fleshou Jr there.
Fleshou Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fleshou Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Fleshou Jr avoids it this time.
Fleshou Jr dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Fleshou Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Fleshou Jr throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
We've been told by Fleshou Jr's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fleshou Jr digs a good body shot into Veainu's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fleshou Jr preventing the sweep.
Fleshou Jr wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleshou Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu is pulling down on Fleshou Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Fleshou Jr, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fleshou Jr misses the body punch
and Veainu counters by moving into the clinch.
Fleshou Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fleshou Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fleshou Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleshou Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleshou Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veainu is on top in guard.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veainu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fleshou Jr working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily.
Veainu postures up.
Fleshou Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Fleshou Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Fleshou Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fleshou Jr has his feet on Veainu's thighs here. He's pushed Veainu off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Veainu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stres Fleshou Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stres Fleshou Jr made sure he mentioned Black Lab Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 157 p4p, 190 weight class) and Roberto Fabinho (ranked 23 p4p, 30 weight class). Simone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro. Fabinho has chosen Glowed Up - Kaytranada as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fabinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Fabinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simone's half guard.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
Simone moves into full guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fabinho has picked Simone up and slammed him! Simone can't keep hold of the triangle and Fabinho manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simone.
Simone works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone swings around for an armbar but Fabinho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simone's guard.
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fabinho lands a couple of digs.
Fabinho won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Fabinho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fabinho defends well.
Simone has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho is trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho prevents Simone from moving into mount.
Fabinho is trying to control Simone's posture but Simone avoids it.
Simone advances to mount.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Fabinho doesn't allow it.
Fabinho regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying to control. Fabinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
Simone trying to control the action but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fabinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simone.
Simone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simone swings for the body but Fabinho moves out of range.
Simone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
It looked like Simone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fabinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Fabinho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fabinho moves into the clinch.
Fabinho has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Fabinho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simone has an active guard here but Fabinho has managed to pass into half guard.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone wants to improve his position but Fabinho is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho working over Simone with some ground and pound. Simone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fabinho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fabinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simone is on top in guard.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho is not content to let Simone control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fabinho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simone's best efforts.
Fabinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fabinho is defending against the submission attempts here by Simone.
Simone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fabinho has given up his back.
Simone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fabinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Simone avoiding Fabinho 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fabinho tries to break free.
Simone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fabinho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Simone has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fabinho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone tightening his grip on Fabinho, looking for the choke.
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 Joey Simone 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!
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fabinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simone gets back to half guard.
Simone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simone is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fabinho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Simone controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Simone's legs - danger averted.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard.
Fabinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joey Simone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Fabinho looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Fabinho keeps moving.
Fabinho is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simone manages to get back to half guard.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard.
Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fabinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fabinho sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Simone doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fabinho paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Simone - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didn�t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but I�ll keep going. I know I�m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 40 p4p, 17 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Head of the Table as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Seanoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Seanoa.
Seanoa tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Seanoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seanoa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Seanoa tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Seanoa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seanoa swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Seanoa tries to clinch up
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Seanoa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Seanoa misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov moves out of range as Seanoa throws a body kick.
Seanoa misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Seanoa wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seanoa misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Seanoa does no damage.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Seanoa manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Seanoa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Seanoa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seanoa.
Seanoa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seanoa.
Seanoa connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seanoa looks to clinch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seanoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seanoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Seanoa.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Seanoa tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Seanoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Seanoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seanoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seanoa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seanoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Seanoa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Seanoa.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Seanoa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kersikov defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seanoa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kersikov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Seanoa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kersikov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Seanoa lets go of the hold and Kersikov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Le Franc (ranked 5 p4p, 1 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Le Franc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is [I Can't Get No] Satisfaction. Mike Haggar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Le Franc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc wants to clinch.
Haggar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haggar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Haggar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Haggar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc with a nice cross.
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haggar.
Haggar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Le Franc to the ground. Haggar is now in Le Franc's guard.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Le Franc wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Le Franc blocks nicely.
Le Franc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc wants to stand and escape but Haggar is having none of it.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet but Haggar passes into half guard.
Le Franc tries to kick Haggar off but Haggar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haggar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haggar is controlling the pace.
Le Franc is trying to stand up here but Haggar is controlling him well.
Le Franc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haggar with the ground and pound but Le Franc uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Le Franc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet but Haggar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Le Franc has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Le Franc keeps moving.
Haggar stands up over Le Franc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Franc wants to stand and escape but Haggar is having none of it.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haggar advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Franc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar wants to control but Le Franc is keeping him busy.
Haggar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Le Franc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haggar wants to take a breather but Le Franc is having none of it.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
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. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Le Franc's temple.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar is keen to just control but Le Franc is a slippery customer.
Le Franc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Le Franc dodges it nicely.
Le Franc is looking to escape.
Le Franc has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Le Franc has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Le Franc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haggar is working for a kimura but Le Franc is defending it quite comfortably.
Haggar works his way into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar cracks Le Franc with a big right hand but Le Franc just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Le Franc is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haggar connects with a decent elbow.
Le Franc is not content to let Haggar control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Le Franc catches Haggar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Haggar is avoiding it.
Le Franc sizes up Haggar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Haggar misses.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haggar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Franc's hands.
Haggar cracks a nice hook into Le Franc's ribs.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haggar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haggar throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggar scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Le Franc misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Le Franc's guard.
Mike Haggar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Le Franc is looking to stand up but Haggar isn't so interested in that idea.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggar postures up and lands a big shot to Le Franc's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Franc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Franc has wrist control.
Haggar is working Le Franc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Franc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar prevents Le Franc from getting back to his feet.
Haggar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Le Franc blocks nicely.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Le Franc keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar won't allow Le Franc to get back to his feet.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haggar landing some decent shots from guard.
Le Franc wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Le Franc keeps moving.
Le Franc wants to stand but Haggar is controlling the position.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haggar is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Franc has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
Le Franc wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him.
Haggar cracks Le Franc with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Franc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haggar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but Haggar moved out of range nicely.
Haggar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haggar with a poor takedown
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Haggar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haggar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Franc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Franc is looking to escape.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big strike lands for Haggar! That's really hurt Le Franc and he's turned his back - Haggar keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Haggar jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar! Mike Haggar retains his super heavyweight title!
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