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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Benedict (ranked 2659 p4p, 2413 weight class) and Tris Kapula (ranked 358 p4p, 331 weight class). Benedict comes to the cage accompanied by Twins. Tris Kapula 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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Benedict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tris Kapula !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapula avoids a kick to the body.
Kapula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapula .
Kapula scores with a nice strike.
Benedict lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapula .
Kapula misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapula .
Kapula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedict. That's going to slow Kapula down.
Kapula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedict jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kapula cracks Benedict with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benedict looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Kapula finish him?
 Benedict is rocked!
Benedict lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Benedict is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedict ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedict seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedict misses with an uppercut. Kapula saw that one coming.
Benedict moves out of range of the leg kick from Kapula .
Benedict misses with a wild combination.
Kapula misses with a hook. Benedict ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Benedict misses.
Kapula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kapula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedict.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Kapula .
Benedict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kapula .
Kapula misses with an uppercut
and Benedict counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benedict misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapula seems to be stalking Benedict here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Benedict drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tris Kapula !
After the big win, Tris Kapula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Men Juice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ruyjini (ranked 1841 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Derwent Bolt (ranked 271 p4p, 250 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruyjini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 修羅の花 Shura no hana by Meiko Kaji. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ruyjini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derwent Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruyjini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
and Ruyjini counters with a body kick.
Derwent Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt shoots and misses
and Ruyjini counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruyjini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruyjini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruyjini tries to sprawl out of it but Bolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruyjini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolt.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt shoots for a takedown but Ruyjini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bolt shoots for a takedown but Ruyjini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It appears Ruyjini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ruyjini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Ruyjini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruyjini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolt thinking.
Bolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolt tries to clinch
and Ruyjini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolt thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruyjini.
Bolt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ruyjini's guard.
Bolt advances position into side control!
Ruyjini wants to get back to his feet but Bolt drags him back down.
Bolt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruyjini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ruyjini is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ruyjini bucks Bolt off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruyjini throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolt defending well as Ruyjini loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolt showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruyjini pushes Bolt off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Ruyjini scores with a leg kick.
Ruyjini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruyjini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruyjini throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruyjini defends well and Bolt ends up having to push Ruyjini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruyjini scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolt should have avoided that one.
Bolt takes a swing at Ruyjini's ribcage but misses.
Bolt misses with a shot to the body
and Ruyjini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bolt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a thumping low kick.
Bolt moves in looking to clinch but Ruyjini pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bolt misses
and Ruyjini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruyjini misses with a body kick.
Bolt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruyjini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruyjini is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruyjini kicks off Bolt and gets to his feet.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruyjini connects with the punch.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ruyjini counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruyjini takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
Bolt has his takedown stuffed
and Ruyjini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
letting Ruyjini counter with a right hand.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruyjini.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruyjini was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Ruyjini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolt wants to clinch but Ruyjini slips to the side
and Ruyjini counters with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruyjini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ki Ruyjini 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.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruyjini is just out of range.
Bolt misses with a takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruyjini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolt.
Ruyjini connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruyjini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruyjini wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Ruyjini tenderised Bolt's leg. Bolt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bolt's knee momentarily.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruyjini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruyjini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?
Bolt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bolt trying to control the action but Ruyjini is working from the bottom.
Ki Ruyjini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruyjini throws Bolt to one side and escapes!
Bolt connects with a jab.
Ki Ruyjini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruyjini's head.
Bolt darts in trying to clinch
and Ruyjini counters with a straight right hand.
Bolt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruyjini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruyjini counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Ruyjini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Ruyjini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruyjini rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolt closes the distance but Ruyjini moves to the side
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruyjini catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruyjini is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bolt wants to control but Ruyjini is keeping him busy.
Ruyjini tries to escape but Bolt is in control.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ruyjini trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ruyjini!
Bolt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Ruyjini is squirming around nicely.
Ruyjini tries to buck Bolt off but he can't manage it.
Bolt with the ground and pound from mount.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruyjini is trying to stand.
Bolt is landing with some decent strikes but Ruyjini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bolt working for a guillotine from mount but Ruyjini is in no mood to give up.
Ruyjini tries to buck Bolt off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control but Ruyjini is having none of it.
Bolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruyjini trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bolt tries to control but Ruyjini wriggling away.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
Ruyjini trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolt tries to control but Ruyjini wriggling away.
Ruyjini wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ki Ruyjini will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt lands with a hook. Ruyjini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruyjini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt misses the jab.
Bolt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruyjini avoids it really well and circles away.
Bolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good shot there by Ruyjini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt fails with the takedown
and Ruyjini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt 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.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick that knocks Bolt off balance momentarily.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruyjini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolt.
Ruyjini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruyjini lands with an overhand left.
Ruyjini avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Bolt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruyjini scores with a jab to the body.
Ruyjini scores with a leg kick.
Bolt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruyjini pinned against the cage. Ruyjini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Ruyjini counters with a good low kick that Bolt was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Bolt - just one landing.
Ruyjini stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolt. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Ruyjini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Ruyjini throws a quick counter head kick but Bolt was just out of range.
Derwent Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruyjini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruyjini off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Ruyjini finds it's way through Bolt's defenses.
Ruyjini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolt tries to bum rush Ruyjini with a series of wild strikes but Ruyjini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ki Ruyjini is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolt or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruyjini, which made it look bad.
Ruyjini cracks Bolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruyjini lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Bolt is rocked!
Bolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruyjini finish him?
Ruyjini catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolt walks straight into a right hand from Ruyjini - that's dropped him! Ruyjini jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bolt from any more punishment! Bolt complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ki Ruyjini!
A victorious Ki Ruyjini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 1150 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 175 p4p, 191 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumba throws out the jab.
Solomon thuds his right hand into Mumba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
A solid body kick from Solomon.
Mumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
Solomon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solomon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solomon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Solomon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mumba looks to land a left hand but Solomon moved out of range nicely.
Solomon with a jab.
Solomon slips under a jab from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a hook. Solomon ducked under it nicely.
Mumba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solomon has managed to clinch.
Mumba jumps guard but Solomon stands there with Mumba around his waist. Mumba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Solomon has hold of one of Mumba's legs. Mumba is fighting the takedown attempt but Solomon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solomon defends it easily.
Solomon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mumba has momentary wrist control but Solomon slips an elbow through the middle.
Solomon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mumba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mumba is trying to maintain the position but Solomon is very close to passing his half guard.
Mumba won't allow Solomon to pass to mount.
Mumba is looking to improve his position.
Mumba is looking to control Solomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mumba avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Solomon connects with a nice short shot to Mumba's temple.
Solomon is just content to waste time from the top position. Mumba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mumba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solomon is aware though and is defending well.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mumba pushes a forearm under Solomon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Solomon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwawi Mumba!
A very excited looking Kwawi Mumba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dye (ranked 339 p4p, 2515 weight class) and Edward Mills (ranked 46 p4p, 340 weight class). Mills is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z. Jack Dye 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills throws a lazy body kick
and Dye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dye.
Mills is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mills takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dye misses with an uppercut. Mills saw that one coming.
Dye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mills moves forwards but Dye connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mills throws a right and a left that Dye avoids nicely.
Mills getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mills bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dye's head.
A swing and a miss from Dye.
Mills staying out of range there.
Dye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dye lands a body shot.
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!
Mills lands a lovely overhand right.
Dye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mills has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills connects with a body shot.
Mills throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dye counters with a nice body shot.
Mills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mills connects with a jab.
Mills closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dye takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dye.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Dye misses.
Dye lands a nice looking body shot.
Dye misses with a hook
and Dye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dye bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mills's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dye misses with an uppercut
and Mills counters with a series of strikes. Dye will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mills lands with a nice combination. Dye backs away looking to recover.
Dye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills scores with a three punch combo!
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mills moves out of range as Dye strikes.
Mills tries to bum rush Dye with a series of wild strikes but Dye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills moves out of range of the strikes.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Dye throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Dye moved out of range nicely.
Mills staying out of range there.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dye.
Dye throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dye connects with a right hand. Mills shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
Dye scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dye throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Dye throws a big shot that misses.
Dye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dye throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills tries to land a front kick but Dye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dye throws the left hand but Mills avoids the punch easily.
Dye takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Dye slips a straight right by Mills.
Dye misses the shot to the body.
Dye slips under a jab from Mills.
Dye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mills showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mills passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Mills there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mills tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dye because Mills loaded up on that one.
Dye is squirming around, avoiding Mills's attempts to control the action.
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 Jack Dye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mills scores with a body shot.
Dye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mills.
Dye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Dye is winning the standup battle so far.
Dye takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mills avoids the body shot from Dye.
Mills fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dye lands a glancing blow to the side of Mills's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills tries to clinch but Dye moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dye misses the target.
Nice shot by Mills.
Dye needs to keep his hands up - Mills had a free shot at his head there.
Mills misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye lands a slapping body shot.
Dye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dye scores with a nice strike.
Mills lunges at Dye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dye's hand.
Dye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mills on the side of the head.
Mills moves out of range as Dye strikes.
Dye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Dye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills tries to clinch but Dye moves away
and Dye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dye tests Mills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills throws a leg kick
and Dye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Dye misses.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Dye finish him?
Dye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mills's head backwards.
Dye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Dye.
Dye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Dye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edward Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dye drops Mills with a huge uppercut! Mills drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dye is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dye!
Jack Dye 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 781 p4p, 1298 weight class) and Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 55 p4p, 92 weight class). Farrokhzad has chosen Rastak - Hele Mali (Iranian Fisherman Folk Song) 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
As Farrokhzad looks to move away, Rizzo throws a big counter combo but Farrokhzad just gets out of the way.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad punishes Rizzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Farrokhzad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Farrokhzad misses
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Farrokhzad avoided it.
Farrokhzad misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farrokhzad thinking.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo is looking to counter the offense by Farrokhzad and move into the clinch.
Rizzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo with a hook.
Farrokhzad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Farrokhzad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzo momentarily.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad connects with a nice looking jab.
Farrokhzad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farrokhzad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhzad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farrokhzad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with the combination.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad moves into range and clinches up with Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrokhzad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo's elbow.
Rizzo managing to block the knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Rizzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Farrokhzad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farrokhzad's gas tank.
Farrokhzad takes a shot to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rizzo tightens his grip and picks Farrokhzad up, before dumping him to the ground. Farrokhzad manages to land in guard.
Farrokhzad looking for a sweep. Not yet Farrokhzad, not yet.
Rizzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farrokhzad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo being controlled here momentarily.
Rizzo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Farrokhzad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farrokhzad keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farrokhzad is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Farrokhzad blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrokhzad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rizzo throws a right hand that Farrokhzad ducks under and follows up with a left that Farrokhzad also avoids with ease.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from Farrokhzad both land. Nice combination.
Farrokhzad walks into a jab.
Farrokhzad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo lands with a right hand.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bardia Farrokhzad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Farrokhzad lands a nice hook to Rizzo's body. Rizzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farrokhzad on the side of the head.
Rizzo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rizzo controlling the action here.
Farrokhzad controlling the position well.
Rizzo is trying to control. Farrokhzad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad tries to get to full guard but Rizzo has control of the leg.
Farrokhzad 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.
Farrokhzad is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrokhzad's head.
Farrokhzad wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farrokhzad keeps working.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rizzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farrokhzad is trying to get back to full guard.
Farrokhzad trying to hold on to Rizzo's head to control him but Rizzo postures up.
Farrokhzad is refusing to be controlled, as Rizzo sits in half guard.
Rizzo not doing much here.
Farrokhzad holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farrokhzad cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Farrokhzad misses its intended target.
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
It looked like Rizzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farrokhzad.
Rizzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bardia Farrokhzad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farrokhzad checks a low kick from Rizzo.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo is looking to counter punch.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farrokhzad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking to chop away at Farrokhzad's legs.
Rizzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farrokhzad sprawls well initially but Rizzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad wants to get back to full guard.
Farrokhzad trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Farrokhzad wants to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Rizzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farrokhzad tries to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Rizzo content just to control the position here.
Rizzo working for a submission but Farrokhzad is keeping him at bay.
Rizzo trying to control but Farrokhzad is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Farrokhzad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzo.
Farrokhzad swinging wildly here.
Rizzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Farrokhzad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farrokhzad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Farrokhzad connects with a knee to the head.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzo controls his hands.
Farrokhzad throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Rizzo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Farrokhzad can't fight it off and eventually Rizzo manages to take the fight to the floor. Farrokhzad looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farrokhzad wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farrokhzad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farrokhzad being controlled here, momentarily.
Farrokhzad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farrokhzad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo lands a jab to Farrokhzad's midsection.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
As Farrokhzad tries to get set, Rizzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Farrokhzad manages to avoid the attempt.
Rizzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farrokhzad quickly recovers to half guard.
Farrokhzad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rizzo trying to control but Farrokhzad is working from the bottom.
Rizzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo grinds an elbow into Farrokhzad's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Farrokhzad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farrokhzad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rizzo throws an elbow but Farrokhzad slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farrokhzad is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo is looking to take a break and control but Farrokhzad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzo taking a breather here.
Farrokhzad is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Farrokhzad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Farrokhzad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo slows the pace down.
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 Frank Rizzo.
I think Rizzo 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 633 p4p, 679 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 91 p4p, 98 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shifter moves away and avoids it.
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Shifter blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Hunt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shifter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shifter scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Shifter avoids it with no problem.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Hunt won't allow Shifter to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shifter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shifter shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Shifter avoids it with no problem.
Shifter dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Shifter's head and hops out.
Shifter looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Shifter persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Shifter on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Shifter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shifter.
Shifter pulls guard successfully.
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to stand but Shifter is controlling his head.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Shifter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shifter is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter regains half guard.
Hunt prevents Shifter from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hunt wants to stand up but Shifter is controlling the position.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Shifter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shifter fails with the takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shifter backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shifter checks it well.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two 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.
Shifter gets the takedown into side control.
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shifter's guard! Nice work there by Hunt!
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt wants to stand but Shifter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Shifter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shifter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunt passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shifter.
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shifter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Hunt thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexus Argento (ranked 610 p4p, 652 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 78 p4p, 83 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Argento might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler looks for the body kick but Argento saw that one coming.
Argento looks to land a body kick but Tyler moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Argento as he connects with a hook.
Tyler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Argento. Argento obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
As Tyler backs away, Argento returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Argento takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Argento throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tyler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler works Argento's body with a nice hook.
Tyler catches Argento with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Tyler scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Argento misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Argento counters with a body kick.
Argento pushes Tyler away with a front kick.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Argento paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Argento. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Argento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Argento throws an off balance right hand
letting Tyler counter with a right hand.
Argento misses with a hook to the body
and Argento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Argento slips a jab from Tyler.
Tyler thuds his shin into the meat of Argento's side.
Argento misses with a kick to the body
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Argento blocks the body kick.
Tyler blocks a jab.
Argento fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyler on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento staying out of range there.
Tyler drives through and clinches with Argento against the cage.
Tyler digs a right hand into Argento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Argento's gas tank.
Argento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Argento is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyler.
Argento is breathing heavily.
Tyler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Argento's elbow.
Argento wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyler won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tyler.
Argento is trying to force a seperation but Tyler has the dominant position.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler tries a body shot but Argento blocks it.
Argento tries to circle away but Tyler has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries a body shot but Argento blocks it.
Tyler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Argento's elbow.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Argento lands a body shot.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyler lands a right hand.
Argento looking to stall.
Tyler blocks an uppercut.
Tyler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Argento works on Tyler's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Argento.
Tyler lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tyler on the inside.
Argento blocks a body shot from Tyler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Argento misses with a few strikes there.
Argento throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Argento misses with the body kick
and Tyler counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Argento.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tyler misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Argento throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Argento crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyler - the referee stops the clock and Argento gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyler. Argento manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexus Argento's cut is getting worse.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Argento is trying to break free.
Argento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Tyler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Argento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Argento struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Argentos head.
Tyler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyler works on Argento's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexus Argento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyler.
Argento is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler is struggling to control the position.
Pete Tyler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyler lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler floors Argento with a big punch on the inside! Argento is trying to recover but Tyler dives into side control.
Argento is rocked!
Argento prevents Tyler from moving into mount.
Tyler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Argento blocking the ground and pound.
Tyler wants to control the pace but Argento is squirming around nicely.
Tyler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Tyler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Argento has worked his arm free - good work by Argento!
Tyler advances to mount.
Argento gets back to half guard.
Argento is in trouble now - Tyler has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyler throws a body kick that misses
enabling Argento to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler slips under a jab from Argento.
Tyler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Argento thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler throws a hook to the side of Argento's head but Argento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Argento throws a big counter combination but Tyler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pete Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Argento avoids a kick to the body.
Argento throws a big counter combination but Tyler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Argento connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Argento misses with the body kick
and Tyler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Argento's knee momentarily.
Tyler lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Argento throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyler on the side of the head.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Argento defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
And Argento counters with a quick kick to the body but Tyler blocks it.
Argento throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tyler misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
Argento misses with a left hand
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Argento's head.
Jeez, Alexus Argento's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tyler lands a glancing blow to the side of Argento's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argento blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Argento saw that one coming.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Argento will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Argento listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Argento misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argento tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler throws a good cross that connects.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexus Argento's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pete Tyler!
Pete Tyler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 373 p4p, 451 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 51 p4p, 60 weight class). Sakala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pole Pole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a leg kick.
Sakala takes one to the side of the head.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakala checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakala. Lovanov shrugs it off though.
Sakala throws a sloppy body shot
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Sakala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lovanov scores with a takedown into Sakala's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Sakala controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Sakala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Sakala keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov stays in close to Sakala's body and controls the position.
Sakala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lovanov works over Sakala with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Sakala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov preventing the sweep.
Lovanov trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovanov cracks Sakala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala lands with an uppercut that bounces Lovanov off the cage and back into range.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Lovanov thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
Lovanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Lovanov does it's job there.
Sakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovanov drops his shoulder and cracks Sakala with a huge uppercut! Sakala goes down! Can Lovanov finish him?
Sakala is rocked!
Lovanov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sakala's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 131 p4p, 893 weight class) and Henry Lancaster (ranked 20 p4p, 113 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Menezes lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Lancaster.
Menezes throws out a powerful jab.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Menezes ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Menezes checks it.
Lancaster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Menezes throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menezes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Lancaster throws a right hand that Menezes ducks under and follows up with a left that Menezes also avoids with ease.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster throws a body punch but Menezes moves out of range.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Menezes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Menezes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to reverse the position.
Menezes wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lancaster is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Menezes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Menezes tries to control but Lancaster wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menezes controlling the position easily from mount.
Lancaster is trying to escape the mount.
Menezes content just to control the position here.
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Menezes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Menezes unloads with some shots from mount but Lancaster bucks and avoids them well.
Lancaster is squirming around, avoiding Menezes's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menezes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lancaster is looking to escape.
Menezes working for a guillotine from mount but Lancaster is in no mood to give up.
Lancaster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lancaster reverses the position - he's now on top in Menezes's guard.
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lancaster stands up from Menezes's guard - Lancaster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Lancaster.
Menezes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Menezes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menezes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Menezes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes throws a shot to the body.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menezes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes checks a leg kick.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Menezes. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Menezes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Menezes.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Menezes stands and throws Lancaster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Menezes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
Lancaster dodges the ground and pound from Menezes.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster regains half guard.
Menezes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster actively working from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Lancaster controlling the position well.
Lancaster gets full guard.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menezes looking to sit in guard and control but Lancaster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menezes looking to control but Lancaster passes into half guard.
Lancaster decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menezes with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Menezes lands a right hook to the body.
Menezes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menezes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menezes is looking to wear down Lancaster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Menezes lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Menezes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Menezes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menezes manages to get himself to full guard.
Lancaster trying to stand up but can't free himself from Menezes's guard.
Menezes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Menezes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancaster is looking to regain half guard here but Menezes keeps moving and retains side control.
Lancaster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Menezes is trying to control. Lancaster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menezes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Menezes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menezes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menezes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Menezes ducks down to avoid it.
Menezes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster scores with a jab. Menezes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menezes lands a body shot.
Menezes misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menezes slips a straight right by Lancaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lancaster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Menezes prevents Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster is controlling Menezes's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Menezes passes into half guard.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard but Menezes has mounted him!
Menezes working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Lancaster slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes working over Lancaster with some ground and pound. Lancaster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lancaster trying to get back to full guard but Menezes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Menezes tries to control but Lancaster wriggling away.
Menezes blocks Lancaster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Poor strikes thrown by Menezes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Menezes wants to control the pace but Lancaster is squirming around nicely.
Menezes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lancaster has worked his arm free - good work by Lancaster!
Menezes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster gets back to half guard.
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lancaster is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
Lancaster controlling the position well.
Menezes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Menezes is controlling well.
Menezes controlling the pace.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Menezes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
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 Arthur Menezes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Menezes, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cortez (ranked 233 p4p, 218 weight class) and Haw Thorn (ranked 15 p4p, 13 weight class). Thorn has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Cortez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haw Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorn on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Cortez.
Thorn misses the jab.
Cortez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cortez scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorn tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorn to the ground. Thorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn slips a straight right by Cortez.
Thorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cortez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortez scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Cortez's ribs.
Cortez defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Cortez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortez momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Cortez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cortez.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cortez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez dives in for a single leg takedown but Thorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorn throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Cortez! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cortez to his feet! Cortez is in big trouble!
Cortez is rocked!
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Thorn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez misses with a takedown
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorn tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorn to the ground. Thorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortez scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Thorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Thorn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn slips a jab from Cortez.
Danga de danga de dang - Cortez scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haw Thorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cortez shoots in and drives through. Thorn sprawls well.
Thorn stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Cortez attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Thorn dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
Cortez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorn takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Thorn connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn lands with a nice combination. Cortez backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Don Cortez has been cut.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Haw Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Thorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cortez misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorn.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Thorn walks into a jab.
Cortez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thorn!
Thorn sneaks out the side door and pushes Cortez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Cortez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thorn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thorn is pushing Cortez's head away, looking to escape. Cortez manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez trying to control the position but Thorn is working away.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thorn some visible discomfort.
Haw Thorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez prevents Thorn from escaping the position.
Cortez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cortez is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Thorn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haw Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thorn slips a straight right by Cortez.
Thorn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Thorn thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn drops Cortez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cortez looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Cortez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Cortez seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Thorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
Cortez tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cortez! Thorn lets Cortez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortez counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cortez's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Cortez tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Cortez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Don Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Cortez throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Thorn seems unphased.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorn, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorn lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez.
Thorn drops Cortez with a beautiful combination! Cortez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorn is looking for the KO!
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Thorn points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cortez wakes up just in time to hear Thorn thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Haw Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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