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GAMMA#1067 River v Hanson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 2959 p4p, 994 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 340 p4p, 135 weight class). McCraken comes into the arena with Bulgine blaring out of the sound system. Weight has chosen They say that I'm Crazy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken throws the left hand but Weight avoids the punch easily.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but McCraken bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A cross from Weight lands.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken misses with a hook.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken slips a jab from Weight.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
McCraken misses the jab.
A low kick from McCraken misses
and Weight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight counters with a straight right hand.
Weight throws a right hand that McCraken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCraken also avoids with ease.
Weight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Weight.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weight moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Weight jabs at McCraken's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Weight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Weight looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCraken.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Weight knows he should have avoided that one.
Weight throws a shot to the body.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Weight is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. McCraken catches Weight right on the button with a cross.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Weight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weight throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Weight's body.
McCraken misses with a hook. Weight ducked under it nicely.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Weight's legs.
Weight throws a counter combo.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left lands for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCraken thinking.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from McCraken misses
and Weight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from McCraken misses
and Weight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight throws a counter combo.
McCraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight counters with a nice body shot.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Weight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken thumps Weight with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight drops McCraken with a beautiful combination! McCraken stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Weight is looking for the KO!
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weight has time to react.
Weight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McCraken misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 McCraken is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weight in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
Weight slips under a jab from McCraken.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken misses with a hook. Weight ducked under it nicely.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
Oh McCraken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight throws a counter combo.
McCraken moves out of range as Weight strikes.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weight.
McCraken throws a low kick but Weight avoids it.
Weight blocks a jab.
McCraken misses with a right hand
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weight is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Weight shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! McCraken is backing up but Weight catches him with a final right hook that drops him! McCraken covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Weight Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
A relieved looking Welter Weight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 1512 p4p, 1900 weight class) and Kazuki Takeda (ranked 189 p4p, 236 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sadaval might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prohibido Olvidar. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval wants to clinch.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sadaval misses with an uppercut.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been hearing reports that Sadaval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sadaval counters with a right hand to the body.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Takeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Sadaval moved out of range.
Takeda 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.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadaval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval walks into a stiff left hand from Takeda.
Takeda takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Takeda.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a stiff right hand.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval lands an overhand right.
Sadaval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Sadaval ducks right into an uppercut from Takeda.
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sadaval keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Sadaval ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sadaval quickly recovers to half guard.
Sadaval is looking to escape.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sadaval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeda.
Sadaval pushes Takeda off and gets back to his feet.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval circles away easily
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a jab. Sadaval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval scores with a three punch combo!
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Sadaval thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Takeda looks winded!
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
A left lands for Takeda.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Sadaval saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadaval circles away.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sadaval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Sadaval should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Sadaval as Takeda shoots in.
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeda lands a takedown into guard.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sadaval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadaval defends it nicely.
Sadaval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takeda, pushing him back against the cage.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadaval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
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!
Takeda throws a combination that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed
and Sadaval counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Takeda lands a jab.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Sadaval moves out of range as Takeda strikes.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadaval pinned against the cage. Sadaval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Takeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Sadaval counters by clinching up.
Takeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sadaval after a bit of a struggle.
Takeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeda tries to keep at a distance but Sadaval has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda is working for takedown but Sadaval is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takeda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadaval's guard.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Takeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Takeda throws a strike but Sadaval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sadaval wanted to stand there but Takeda had control of the position.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily.
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Takeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadaval is retaining full guard.
Takeda trying to move into half guard but instead Sadaval has managed to sweep!
Takeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadaval's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him.
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sadaval manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadaval did well to prevent Takeda getting side control.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet.
Takeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadaval defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda thows a huge punch but Sadaval dodges it nicely.
Sadaval kicks off Takeda and gets to his feet.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuki Takeda.
I think Sadaval 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Alexandrov Jr (ranked 1800 p4p, 1491 weight class) and BIg Cholo (ranked 67 p4p, 93 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, BIg Cholo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cholo lands an overhand right.
Alexandrov Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Cholo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexandrov Jr tries a body shot but Cholo blocks it.
Alexandrov Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cholo avoids it by throwing Alexandrov Jr back against the cage.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cholo controls the action.
Cholo misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cholo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alexandrov Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cholo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov Jr drops an elbow to the side of Cholo's head.
Cholo wants to control but Alexandrov Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cholo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cholo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr wants to pass the guard but Cholo is defending well.
Cholo tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov Jr has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr throwing shots but Cholo is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cholo wants to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Cholo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cholo is trying to stand up here but Alexandrov Jr is controlling him well.
Alexandrov Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cholo defending well though.
Cholo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexandrov Jr throwing shots but Cholo is blocking nicely.
Alexandrov Jr working over Cholo with some ground and pound. Cholo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexandrov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cholo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cholo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cholo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov Jr is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov Jr working over Cholo with some ground and pound. Cholo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexandrov Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Cholo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Cholo gets full guard.
Alexandrov Jr preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov Jr throws a strike but Cholo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cholo won't allow Alexandrov Jr to sweep him here.
Cholo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cholo won't allow Alexandrov Jr to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cholo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexandrov Jr looking to control.
Alexandrov Jr has Cholo pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandrov Jr working a defensive guard here.
Cholo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov Jr is pulling down on Cholo's head to control his posture.
Cholo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cholo forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cholo wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov Jr is defending well.
Cholo is just content to waste time from the top position. Alexandrov Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cholo wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov Jr is keeping the position.
Cholo advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cholo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cholo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov Jr. Cholo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cholo counters with a straight right hand.
Cholo misses the shot to the body.
Cholo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cholo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov Jr catches Cholo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexandrov Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Cholo tries to sprawl out of it but Alexandrov Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cholo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandrov Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexandrov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cholo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cholo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cholo scores with a jab.
Cholo moves out of range as Alexandrov Jr strikes.
Cholo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cholo.
Cholo throws a hook but Alexandrov Jr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr swinging wildly here.
BIg Cholo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cholo throws a monster overhand right that drops Alexandrov Jr! Cholo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!
The defeated Alexey Alexandrov Jr had this to say: 'Fortes fortuna adiuvat!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hole Reemer (ranked 1929 p4p, 1408 weight class) and Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 248 p4p, 185 weight class). Hole Reemer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hole Reemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuorempi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuorempi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reemer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reemer tries to bum rush Nuorempi with a series of wild strikes but Nuorempi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reemer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nuorempi but Nuorempi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reemer tries to move into range but Nuorempi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Reemer's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuorempi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reemer has time to react.
Reemer fails with the takedown.
Reemer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reemer avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Reemer sizes up Nuorempi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reemer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reemer controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nuorempi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nuorempi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nuorempi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reemer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reemer throwing strikes from guard but Nuorempi blocks nicely.
Nuorempi keeping moving, preventing Reemer from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi seems keen to control Reemer's posture.
Nuorempi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reemer is one step ahead there.
Reemer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reemer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reemer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reemer pushes down on Nuorempi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nuorempi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nuorempi is staying active underneath Reemer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reemer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reemer working the head and body with strikes.
Nuorempi wants to control but Reemer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reemer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer is nestled in close to Nuorempi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuorempi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nuorempi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reemer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nuorempi trying to control the position.
Reemer wants to control from the top but Nuorempi keeps moving.
Nuorempi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reemer defends well.
Reemer is in close to Nuorempi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nuorempi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reemer defends well.
Reemer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nuorempi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer postures up.
Reemer throws a big right hand that misses.
Reemer controlling from the top position.
Reemer throwing strikes but missing.
Nuorempi keeping moving, preventing Reemer from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi has his foot on Reemer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reemer works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuorempi being controlled here, momentarily.
Reemer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reemer scores with a kick to the body.
Reemer looks to land a left hand but Nuorempi moved out of range nicely.
Nuorempi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reemer. Reemer obviously looking to wear him down.
Reemer throws a jab when Nuorempi was well out of range.
Reemer cracks Nuorempi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nuorempi cracks Reemer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reemer looks to land a left hand but Nuorempi moved out of range nicely.
Reemer swings widly with a right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi tries to bum rush Reemer with a series of wild strikes but Reemer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reemer misses with a looping left.
Reemer avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Reemer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a lovely combination from Reemer sends Nuorempi down but not out. Reemer dives into side control looking to finish.
 Nuorempi is rocked!
Nuorempi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nuorempi is still in real trouble! Can Reemer finish him?
Reemer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nuorempi is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Reemer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!
Hole Reemer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Rainey (ranked 816 p4p, 847 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 112 p4p, 114 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Rainey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Rainey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Karokaro checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rainey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karokaro walks into a straight right hand from Rainey.
Rainey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rainey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rainey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rainey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karokaro at a distance.
Rainey lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rainey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karokaro momentarily.
Karokaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rainey.
Karokaro checks a leg kick.
Rainey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rainey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rainey lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rainey.
Rainey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karokaro dodges the ground and pound from Rainey.
Rainey throws an elbow but Karokaro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Karokaro throws Rainey to one side and escapes!
Rainey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karokaro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Rainey cracks Karokaro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Karokaro sneaks out the side door and pushes Rainey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Karokaro tries to land a front kick but Rainey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rainey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rainey. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
Rainey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karokaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rainey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karokaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Karokaro checks a low kick from Rainey.
Rainey cracks Karokaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rainey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karokaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey throws a push kick but Karokaro slaps the foot to one side.
Rainey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Rainey misses its intended target.
Rainey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karokaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rainey somewhat.
Karokaro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Karokaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karokaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Karokaro slips under a jab.
A big left from Karokaro misses.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Karokaro does it's job there.
Rainey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karokaro throws a hook but Rainey avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro misses with a leg kick.
Rainey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karokaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Rainey avoids it with no problem.
Rainey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karokaro, as that shot connected.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Rainey.
Rainey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rainey misses with a looping right.
Rainey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karokaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rainey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karokaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karokaro trying to control the position here.
Rainey preventing the sweep.
Karokaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karokaro looking to control.
Rainey postures up in Karokaro's guard and throws a big left but Karokaro blocks it.
Karokaro is adopting a defensive guard.
Rainey trying to control the position from guard on top but Karokaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karokaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainey tries to throw a body punch but Karokaro avoids it by throwing Rainey back against the cage.
Rainey gets through Karokaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rainey struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Rainey lands a jab to the nose.
Karokaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Karokaro as Rainey shoots in.
Karokaro is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Rainey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rainey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rainey misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karokaro! But no joy.
Karokaro with the inside leg kick.
Rainey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rainey misses with a hook. Karokaro ducked under it nicely.
Rainey shoots in but Karokaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rainey looks to throw the jab but Karokaro is out of range.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rainey circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Rainey. Those never looked like landing.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rainey loads up on a big right hand but Karokaro slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainey shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Rainey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainey tries to land a front kick but Karokaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rainey connects with a body shot.
Rainey stuns Karokaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rainey's corner calls for a 1-2. Rainey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karokaro feints a jab promting Rainey to slip. Karokaro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rainey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karokaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
Rainey throws a right hand that misses
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Rainey throws a hook but Karokaro avoids it easily.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Rainey.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rainey slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Karokaro blocks the body kick.
Rainey digs a good hook to Karokaro's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Rainey avoids nicely.
Karokaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rainey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karokaro as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Rainey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Rainey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rainey throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rainey.
Rainey misses with a body shot
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rainey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karokaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rainey. That's going to slow Karokaro down.
Rainey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rainey misses with a left hand
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Rainey shoots in for a double leg but Karokaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainey throws a leg kick
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Karokaro blocks a jab.
Rainey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karokaro on the side of the head.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Rainey.
Rainey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karokaro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karokaro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rainey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karokaro tries to kick Rainey off but Rainey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rainey thows a huge punch but Karokaro dodges it nicely.
Rainey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberto Karokaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karokaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rainey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rainey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rainey lands a nice short elbow.
Rainey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karokaro is trying to maintain the position but Rainey is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Rainey there.
Karokaro controlling the position for now.
Rainey is looking to take a break and control but Karokaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rainey throwing shots but Karokaro is blocking nicely.
Rainey thows a huge punch but Karokaro dodges it nicely.
Karokaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet but Rainey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rainey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karokaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rainey trying to control the position from guard on top but Karokaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rainey postures up and lands a big shot to Karokaro's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Rainey dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Karokaro slips under a jab from Rainey.
The fighters circling - Rainey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rainey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Rainey avoids it with no problem.
Rainey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradley Rainey is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Rainey misses.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karokaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
Karokaro scores with the left hand. Rainey knows he should have avoided that one.
Karokaro takes one on the button.
Rainey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Karokaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karokaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rainey.
Karokaro misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainey catches Karokaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karokaro lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but Rainey avoids them all with ease.
Rainey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rainey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rainey tries to bum rush Karokaro with a series of wild strikes but Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karokaro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karokaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rainey misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rainey.
Karokaro misses with a hook. Rainey ducked under it nicely.
Karokaro takes one to the chin there.
Rainey throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rainey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karokaro. Karokaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rainey or perhaps it was just good defense by Karokaro, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Karokaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley Rainey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rainey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rainey throws a body shot but no joy.
Rainey with a poor takedown
and Karokaro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Rainey misses its intended target.
Karokaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Rainey moves out of range easily.
Rainey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rainey throws a leg kick
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Rainey misses.
Rainey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rainey misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karokaro avoids a kick to the body.
Karokaro throws a jab when Rainey was well out of range.
Karokaro misses with a looping left.
Rainey looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rainey misses.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Rainey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karokaro moves out of range of the body kick from Rainey.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rainey misses with an uppercut.
Rainey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karokaro.
Rainey throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Karokaro misses the shot to the body.
Rainey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Rainey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Rainey misses the target.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rainey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karokaro. Karokaro obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karokaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rainey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Rainey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rainey.
Karokaro tries to move into range but Rainey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rainey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Karokaro throws a leg kick but Rainey checks it.
Rainey avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
Karokaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rainey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rainey misses with a looping right.
Karokaro misses with a straight right.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left and a right from Rainey both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bradley Rainey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rainey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ser Bian Warc Riminal (ranked 348 p4p, 430 weight class) and Flo Holl (ranked 33 p4p, 41 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riminal tries to clinch but Holl is having none of it.
Riminal looks to throw the jab but Holl is out of range.
Holl tries to counter with a clinch but Riminal shakes him off and moves away.
Riminal tries to clinch up.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riminal.
Holl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holl moves out of range of the body kick from Riminal.
Holl looks to land a right hand but Riminal moved out of range.
Riminal checks a leg kick.
Holl gets caught flat footed, as Riminal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holl keeping full guard, as Riminal tries to pass.
Riminal is looking to advance position but Holl has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Riminal is looking to get to half guard.
Riminal regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riminal wants to improve his position but Holl is controlling well.
Riminal moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riminal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riminal has his foot on Holl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holl works his way back into a safe position though.
Riminal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Holl should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Riminal has tightened it up now! Holl should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 674 p4p, 658 weight class) and Wusan Ritori (ranked 91 p4p, 89 weight class). Ritori has chosen Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ritori.
Ritori walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durant.
Ritori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ritori misses its intended target.
Durant looks to land a body kick but Ritori moved away.
Durant throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durant lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durant, as that shot connected.
Ritori looks to land a body kick but Durant moved away.
Durant sizes up Ritori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ritori blocks a jab.
Durant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant throws out a loose jab but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Ritori ducks down to avoid it.
Durant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ritori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durant is able to avoid easily.
Durant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ritori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant throws a push kick but Ritori slaps the foot to one side.
Ritori lands a jab to Durant's midsection.
Ritori lands a big head kick that sends Durant tumbling to the mat! Ritori takes a step backwards and waves Durant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Durant is rocked!
Durant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
Ritori connects with a leg kick.
Ritori takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durant misses with a combination
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick.
Durant is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ritori.
Ritori lands a body shot.
Durant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ritori lands a nice shot to the body.
Durant gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ritori gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
A relieved looking Wusan Ritori thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Smith (ranked 180 p4p, 439 weight class) and Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 25 p4p, 57 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Akutagawa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Akutagawa.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
The fighters circling - Akutagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akutagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Akutagawa's ribs.
Akutagawa looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akutagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the head.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akutagawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a combination. Akutagawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith cracks Akutagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith closes the distance but Akutagawa moves to the side
enabling Akutagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Akutagawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akutagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Akutagawa throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Akutagawa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Akutagawa ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Smith is looking to wear down Akutagawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa is having none of it.
Akutagawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akutagawa! But no joy.
Smith moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akutagawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the nose.
Smith tries to clinch but Akutagawa is having none of it.
Akutagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Akutagawa throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Akutagawa is just out of range.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Akutagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akutagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Smith catches Akutagawa right on the button with a cross.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Akutagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akutagawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Akutagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a push kick but Akutagawa slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Akutagawa's side.
Smith lands a nice hook to Akutagawa's body. Akutagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akutagawa lands with a nice body kick.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Akutagawa.
Nice uppercut there from Akutagawa.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Akutagawa's head back.
Akutagawa blocks a jab.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akutagawa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akutagawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akutagawa can do to turn this around?
Akutagawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith motions for Akutagawa to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Akutagawa in the body.
Akutagawa is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith catches Akutagawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up Ryu Akutagawa's cut even more.
Smith digs a good body shot into Akutagawa's ribs.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith jabs Akutagawa right on the nose. Akutagawa blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akutagawa.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Akutagawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akutagawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akutagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akutagawa throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akutagawa at a distance.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akutagawa.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akutagawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith looks for the body kick but Akutagawa saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Akutagawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith cracks Akutagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith works Akutagawa's body with a nice hook.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith clinches up with Akutagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Akutagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Akutagawa working hard to break the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akutagawa.
A short right from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akutagawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akutagawa can turn it around.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Akutagawa is trying to break free.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akutagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a right hand that Akutagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Akutagawa also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Akutagawa thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Akutagawa moved out of range.
Smith backing away here, and Akutagawa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith thuds a left hand into Akutagawa's body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Akutagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Akutagawa does it's job there.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa lands a body shot.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akutagawa moves away.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith thuds a left hand into Akutagawa's body.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akutagawa doesn't seem phased though.
Smith moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akutagawa has time to react.
Akutagawa misses the jab.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akutagawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch.
Akutagawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa wants to break free but Smith has control.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Akutagawa tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa lands a left hand.
Akutagawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith prevents Akutagawa from breaking the clinch.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Akutagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akutagawa is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Akutagawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akutagawa's efforts to push away.
Akutagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Akutagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akutagawa is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Akutagawa tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Akutagawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akutagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Akutagawa back against the cage.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryu Akutagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akutagawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 595 p4p, 822 weight class) and Chaikka Chai (ranked 78 p4p, 104 weight class). Sampaio's entrance music is Corre Riba Corre Baixo. A fine choice. Chai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Man Walking. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Sampaio misses with the head strike.
Sampaio tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Sampaio back against the cage.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampaio tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampaio or not.
A short right from Sampaio.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Sampaio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai prevents a body shot from Sampaio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sampaio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Fortunado Sampaio has been cut.
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampaio controls his hands.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
Chai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chai obliges.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Chai.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sampaio's face.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Sampaio's ribcage. Sampaio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampaio or not.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai pushes Sampaio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampaio swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sampaio is defending well for now.
Chai presses Sampaio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sampaio avoids it.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
Sampaio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Sampaio avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
Sampaio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampaio tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Sampaio back against the cage.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai drops Sampaio with a big knee straight up the middle! Sampaio is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sampaio is rocked!
Chai flashes Sampaio a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sampaio's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sampaio crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Chai punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 22 p4p, 121 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 6 p4p, 18 weight class). Hanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Subcouds - on red kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kollaa River could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Hanson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Kollaa River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
River changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. River sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
River stuns Hanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
Oh, that's a big right hand from River and Hanson goes tumbling to the canvas! River follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
River is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
Hanson gets full guard.
River throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River looking to pass the guard.
River wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
River is working Hanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
River connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Hanson is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from River's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as River controls the pace.
River wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
River wants to stand but Hanson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
River not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Hanson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
River throws a big right hand that misses.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Hanson is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
River trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
River postures up and lands a big shot to Hanson's brow.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
River forces his way into half guard.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. River lands a nice short elbow.
Hanson is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
River throwing shots but Hanson is blocking nicely.
River is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanson is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanson keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Hanson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanson.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
Hanson postures up.
Kollaa River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson is in close to River's body, working some short punches and elbows.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but River has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson slips nicely into half guard.
River wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanson is working away from the top position though.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
River moves into full guard.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.
River is trying to keep Hanson in close.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson won't allow River to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanson working some strikes from top position.
River working a defensive guard here.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson pushing down on River's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanson is nestled in close to River, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanson lands strikes from half guard.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River gets back to full guard.
River trying to control the position.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
Hanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
River looking for a sweep. Not yet River, not yet.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
River is looking for a triangle but Hanson pushes his legs off easily.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River is working hard here to advance position.
River has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson 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!
A big right from River misses.
Hanson with the counter takedown but River avoids it easily.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in River's guard.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson postures up.
Hanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
Hanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
Hanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanson slips nicely into half guard.
River manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Hanson works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
River looking for a sweep. Not yet River, not yet.
Hanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
River is looking for a sweep.
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanson in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
River manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
River manages to get to full guard.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanson's guard.
Hanson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
River trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanson, not yet.
River with a nice head shot there.
Hanson trying to strike off his back.
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River wants to stand but Hanson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
River makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanson has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
River makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
River stays in close to Hanson's body and controls the position.
River passes Hanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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. River connects with a nice short shot to Hanson's temple.
Hanson is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with River in particular looking to stall.
Hanson is still in real trouble! Can River finish him?
Hanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River working over Hanson with some ground and pound. Hanson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson with the counter takedown but River avoids it easily.
River throws a monster overhand right that drops Hanson! River follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Kollaa River made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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