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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Ann (ranked 2574 p4p, 23354 weight class) and Helmut Stoppelbein (ranked 307 p4p, 648 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Ann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Ann - just one landing.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ann.
Ann misses with an uppercut.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown
and Ann counters with a leg kick.
Stoppelbein dives in and grabs Ann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ann pushes down on Stoppelbein's head and hops out.
Jules Ann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein.
Ann jabs Stoppelbein right on the nose. Stoppelbein blinks but takes it well.
Ann stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Ann's head coaches at 020 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stoppelbein is defended easily by Ann.
It looked like Ann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ann scores with a shot to the body.
Ann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoppelbein on the side of the head.
Ann lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Ann misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ann scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Stoppelbein is rocked!
Stoppelbein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ann counters with a big right hand! Oh Stoppelbein is in trouble here! Ann follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann!
A very excited looking Jules Ann rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jørgen Kristiansen (ranked 2579 p4p, 3949 weight class) and Sonny Day (ranked 395 p4p, 547 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jørgen Kristiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Day looks to land a right hand but Kristiansen moved out of range.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
Day bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kristiansen's head.
Kristiansen throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kristiansen is trying to pull guard but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Kristiansen ducks down to avoid it.
Kristiansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kristiansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Day sprawls well. Day wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristiansen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jørgen Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristiansen shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Kristiansen rushes Day and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristiansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day throws a hook but Kristiansen blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Kristiansen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Day sprawls well. He's pushed Kristiansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kristiansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristiansen clinches up against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day fails with the takedown
and Kristiansen counters with a body kick that stops Day in his tracks momentarily.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Kristiansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kristiansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Kristiansen. Beautiful body shot.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Kristiansen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Day with a hook.
Kristiansen darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Kristiansen into the cage.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kristiansen wants a takedown but no success here.
Kristiansen breaks the clinch.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kristiansen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kristiansen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Kristiansen moves away and avoids it.
Kristiansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristiansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kristiansen off to one side.
Kristiansen closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Kristiansen pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day misses with a double jab
and Kristiansen counters with a one-two to the body.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kristiansen walks into a straight right hand from Day.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kristiansen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day is trying to break free.
Kristiansen tries to pull guard but Day holds him up against the cage and eventually Kristiansen drops back down to his feet.
Kristiansen stalling in the clinch.
Kristiansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Day just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kristiansen tries to pull guard but Day forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kristiansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Day just stands there and leans against the cage.
Day is pressed up against the cage. Kristiansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Day down to the mat. Day avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Day stuffs the takedown attempt from Kristiansen. Kristiansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristiansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day lands a glancing blow to the side of Kristiansen's head.
Kristiansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kristiansen.
As Day looks to move away, Kristiansen throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kristiansen under the eye.
Day throws a hook but Kristiansen blocks it.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kristiansen. Kristiansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristiansen looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Day.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Kristiansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Day looks to move away, Kristiansen throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Kristiansen checks the leg kick.
Kristiansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Day pinned against the cage. Day gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kristiansen takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonny Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day lands a jab.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kristiansen throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kristiansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Day is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristiansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kristiansen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day throws the left hand but Kristiansen avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Kristiansen on that attempt.
Day lands a jab.
Day shoots in but Kristiansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day catches Kristiansen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kristiansen forces Day back against the cage and clinches.
Kristiansen prevents Day from breaking the clinch.
Kristiansen tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jørgen Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to break free but Kristiansen has control.
Day prevents a takedown attempt there.
Day is trying to force a seperation but Kristiansen has the dominant position.
Kristiansen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristiansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Day lands with a nice combination. Kristiansen backs away looking to recover.
Kristiansen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kristiansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Kristiansen attempts a counter takedown but Day avoids it well and moves away.
Kristiansen defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Kristiansen shoots for a takedown but Day saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Kristiansen's defenses.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Kristiansen seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Day.
Kristiansen avoids the body shot from Day.
Kristiansen lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Kristiansen defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
Jørgen Kristiansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Kristiansen closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Kristiansen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Day avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Day blocks a body shot from Kristiansen.
Day working hard to break the clinch.
Day tries to break free but Kristiansen pushes him back against the cage.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristiansen has him pressed against the cage.
Day wants to get back to striking at distance but Kristiansen won't allow it.
Day is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Day tries to circle away but Kristiansen has him pinned against the cage.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Kristiansen is controlling him.
Kristiansen is trying to pull guard but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day tries to break free but Kristiansen pushes him back against the cage.
Day fails to pull guard.
Kristiansen has Day pressed against the cage, preventing Day from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Day wants to break free but Kristiansen has control.
Kristiansen jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Day stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kristiansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
Day tries to keep at a distance but Kristiansen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day is trying to force a seperation but Kristiansen has the dominant position.
Kristiansen taking a breather.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Kristiansen keeps him there for the moment.
Kristiansen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Day is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kristiansen has Day pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kristiansen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Day.
Kristiansen tries to counter with a takedown but Day is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Kristiansen - just one landing.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristiansen slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Kristiansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a looping left.
Kristiansen blocks a head kick by Day.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kristiansen. Kristiansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some bone on bone action there as Kristiansen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonny Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Day misses
and Kristiansen counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen instigates a clinch.
Kristiansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Day gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kristiansen manages to break the clinch.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristiansen manages to avoid it.
Day just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKristiansen.
Kristiansen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kristiansen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Day can't break the clinch.
Day has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kristiansen breaks from the clinch.
Kristiansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kristiansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kristiansen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jørgen Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kristiansen clinches with his opponent.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Kristiansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day lands a glancing blow to the side of Kristiansen's head.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kristiansen at a distance.
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!
Day swinging wildly here.
Day throws a right hand that Kristiansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kristiansen also avoids with ease.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Day stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Day releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kristiansen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Day defends well and Kristiansen ends up having to push Day into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Kristiansen keeps him there for the moment.
Kristiansen is trying to stall.
Day working hard to break the clinch.
Day avoiding damage as Kristiansen throws knees to the body.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day is trying to break free.
Kristiansen breaks the clinch.
Kristiansen closes the distance and clinches.
Day tries to break free but Kristiansen pushes him back against the cage.
Kristiansen effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Kristiansen keeps control of Day as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kristiansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristiansen has him pressed against the cage.
Kristiansen trying to land knees to the body.
Day breaks the clinch.
Sonny Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kristiansen staying out of range there.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Kristiansen's shoulder, as Kristiansen tries to avoid the shot.
Day throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kristiansen counters with a one-two to the body.
Day misses with a low kick.
Kristiansen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristiansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jørgen Kristiansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day throws a head kick but Kristiansen moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Day winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Day!
Sonny Day bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lue Randle (ranked 1688 p4p, 6019 weight class) and Edmund Blackadder (ranked 67 p4p, 637 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lue Randle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Blackadder!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randle.
Randle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randle. Blackadder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Blackadder.
Blackadder with a jab.
Blackadder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blackadder throws a right hand that misses
and Randle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 020 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Randle.
Randle moves in looking to clinch but Blackadder pushes him off.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Blackadder thuds his right hand into Randle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle is looking to clinch.
Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Randle slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Randle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackadder is able to avoid easily.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randle fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackadder misses the jab.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Randle is in Blackadder's guard.
Randle preventing the sweep.
Randle throws a strike but Blackadder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Randle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackadder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Randle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle tries to improve position but can't.
Blackadder stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Randle misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Blackadder misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder looks to throw the jab but Randle is out of range.
Blackadder misses with a right hand
and Randle counters with a series of strikes. Blackadder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a left hand
and Randle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Randle looks to land a combination. Blackadder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackadder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackadder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Blackadder.
Blackadder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Blackadder misses its intended target.
Blackadder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackadder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackadder lands a really nice looking cross but Randle seems unphased.
Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Randle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randle tries to land a leg kick but Blackadder saw it coming and moves away.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut.
Randle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackadder moves forwards but Randle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackadder swings widly with a right hand
and Randle counters with a single leg into guard. Blackadder didn't expect that.
Randle throws a big right hand that misses.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randle throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Randle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackadder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Randle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackadder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet but Randle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blackadder seems keen to control Randle's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle passes Blackadder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randle throwing shots but Blackadder is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Randle.
Blackadder wants to improve his position but Randle is controlling well.
Randle working Blackadder over with strikes.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet.
Blackadder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Randle working Blackadder over with strikes.
Randle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blackadder still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blackadder has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Randle is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle is working hard here to advance position.
Blackadder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blackadder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle cracks Blackadder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackadder misses with a right hand
and Randle counters with a shoot takedown. Blackadder fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle throws a big right hand that misses.
Randle throws an elbow that misses. Blackadder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randle's guard. Nice move by Blackadder!
Randle looking for a sweep. Not yet Randle, not yet.
Blackadder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Randle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackadder connects with a looping right hand.
Randle walks into a straight right hand from Blackadder.
Randle slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut
and Randle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Randle.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randle tries to pull guard but Blackadder won't allow it.
Randle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder sizes up Randle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Blackadder misses.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackadder's waist but Blackadder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randle off to one side.
Blackadder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackadder takes a swing at Randle's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Randle throws a hook but Blackadder blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Blackadder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackadder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randle looks to throw the jab but Blackadder is out of range.
Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackadder looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
A slow jab from Randle misses its intended target.
Blackadder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Blackadder does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder lands a jab to Randle's midsection.
Blackadder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
Blackadder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder jabs Randle right on the nose. Randle blinks but takes it well.
Blackadder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randle.
Randle lands a nice shot to the body.
Randle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Blackadder misses.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Randle to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Randle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackadder looks to land a right hand but Randle moved out of range.
Blackadder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Randles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder misses the shot to the body.
Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackadder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Blackadder jabs Randle right on the nose. Randle blinks but takes it well.
Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randle.
Randle feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Blackadder misses.
Randle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackadder circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackadder misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackadder. Randle does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Randle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Randle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackadder checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackadder! But no joy.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Randle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randle throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Randle throws a shot to the body.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Blackadder punishes Randle's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randle moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Randle moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Randle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randle stalks Blackadder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackadder's face. Blackadder staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blackadder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackadder connects with a single shot there.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackadder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Blackadder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blackadder 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edmund Blackadder!
Our winner, Edmund Blackadder, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Adesanya (ranked 925 p4p, 3176 weight class) and Antoine Milfort (ranked 145 p4p, 470 weight class). Adesanya comes to the cage accompanied by Israel Adesanya Entrance Music. Milfort has chosen Whiskey Myers - Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Antoine Milfort acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoine Milfort!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Milfort misses the target.
A big right from Milfort misses.
Adesanya is looking to chop away at Milfort's legs.
Milfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Milfort fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Milfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Milfort - just one landing.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Milfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to push Milfort away but Milfort has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Milfort trying to stall but Adesanya improves his position.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milfort has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Adesanya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milfort is out of range.
Milfort misses with an uppercut.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Milfort scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adesanya checks a leg kick nicely.
Milfort connects with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Milfort misses.
Milfort throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Milfort.
Some wild striking there from Adesanya.
Milfort is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milfort misses with a right hand
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
Milfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milfort ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya.
Milfort bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adesanya's head.
 It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Milfort misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya connects with a nice looking jab.
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milfort. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Milfort as the two fighters clinch.
Milfort working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milfort moves away.
Nice body kick from Milfort.
Nice jab there from Adesanya.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick from Milfort.
Milfort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adesanya doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at 020 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milfort scores with a nice strike.
Milfort lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Milfort thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
Adesanya lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Milfort misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Milfort looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Milfort just gets out of the way.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Milfort lands a leg kick that knocks Adesanya off balance momentarily.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Milfort.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Milfort moves out of range.
Milfort lands a big uppercut and Adesanya crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Adesanya looks OK. Milfort waves Adesanya back to his feet!
 Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Milfort doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Adesanya crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Adesanya's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Milfort!
Antoine Milfort thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Israel Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Pardi (ranked 1433 p4p, 1856 weight class) and Thongthailek Sitsongrit (ranked 195 p4p, 296 weight class). Pardi comes to the cage accompanied by Party Boy Theme. Kristof Pardi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thongthailek Sitsongrit 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thongthailek Sitsongrit !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardi tries to clinch up.
Pardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pardi.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pardi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit ! But no joy.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Pardi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pardi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pardi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Pardi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Pardi's torso.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pardi jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pardi misses with a left hand
and Pardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Pardi.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pardi.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Pardi shakes him off and moves away.
Pardi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Pardi throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kristof Pardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pardi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Pardi.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pardi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pardi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Pardi in the body.
A slow jab from Pardi misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Pardi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pardi tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pardi lands a shoulder strike.
Pardi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pardi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Pardi working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Pardi away but Pardi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pardi.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Pardi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pardi lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Pardi on the inside.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pardi. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit pushes Pardi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to break the clinch but Pardi is controlling him.
The referee calls for Pardi to work.
Sitsongrit tries to circle away but Pardi has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to push Pardi away but Pardi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Pardi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to break free but Pardi pushes him back against the cage.
Pardi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Pardi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Pardi.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pardi misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a series of strikes. Pardi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pardi.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pardi.
Pardi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Pardi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Pardi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pardi has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage, preventing Sitsongrit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit 's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit is trying to force a seperation but Pardi has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi throws a head punch that misses.
Pardi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pardi is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pardi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sitsongrit stuns Pardi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Pardi misses.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pardi circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Pardi.
A swing and a miss from Pardi.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Pardi moves out of range.
Pardi has managed to clinch.
Pardi is struggling to control the position.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pardi is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Pardi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pardi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sitsongrit duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pardi throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Pardi doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pardi takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit cracks Pardi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Pardi.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Pardi in a clinch.
Kristof Pardi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pardi lands with a left to the head.
Pardi stalling in the clinch.
Pardi prevents Sitsongrit from breaking the clinch.
Pardi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pardi effectively controlling the action here.
Pardi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pardi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pardi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pardi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Pardi loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pardi misses with a hook.
Pardi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Pardi looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Pardi down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pardi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pardi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pardi shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pardi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pardi misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit jabs Pardi right on the nose. Pardi blinks but takes it well.
Pardi looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Pardi. Pardi maintains the clinch.
Pardi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Pardi blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Pardi misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pardi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pardi throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pardi.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Pardi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pardi misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a two punch combo.
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!
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Pardi.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter head kick but Pardi avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Pardi scores with a shot to the body.
Pardi closes the distance and clinches.
Pardi stalling.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pardi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Pardi in a clinch.
Pardi is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Pardi has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit .
Pardi misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Pardi.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Pardi off balance momentarily.
Pardi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrit s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit lands a jab-cross combination.
Pardi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit 's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Pardi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pardi fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice combination. Pardi backs away looking to recover.
Pardi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pardi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Pardi should have avoided that one.
Pardi misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thumps Pardi with a low kick.
Pardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pardi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pardi fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Sitsongrit , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pardi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pardi misses with some punches.
Pardi misses with a body punch.
Pardi is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch but Pardi keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Pardi throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thongthailek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thongthailek Sitsongrit !
Kristof Pardi spoke after the fight, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.
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