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C248: Obama vs Giovanni III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1364 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 120 p4p, 246 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Grandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Grandis throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grandis throws an off balance right hand
and Courtial counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Grandis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial checks a low kick from Grandis.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Grandis moves his leg out of the way.
Grandis swings widly with a right hand
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Courtial misses with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a two punch combo.
Courtial 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.
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!
Grandis moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Grandis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courtial backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis misses with a double jab
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
Grandis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grandis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Courtial scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Courtial misses with a combination
and Grandis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandis manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grandis! But no joy.
Courtial has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Grandis throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
Courtial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Courtial attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grandis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grandis misses with a looping right.
Grandis throws a one two combo.
Grandis throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grandis digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Grandis blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Courtial catches Grandis right on the button with a cross.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Grandis.
Grandis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Courtials jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grandis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Grandis's ribs.
Grandis throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial tries to bum rush Grandis with a series of wild strikes but Grandis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Grandis misses.
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis connects with a leg kick.
Grandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Courtial.
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grandis scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grandis looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Grandis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial lands a jab to the nose.
Grandis lands with a right hand.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Grandis's ribs.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Courtial.
Grandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Courtial moves into the clinch successfully.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Grandis.
Courtial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grandis throws out a leg kick but Courtial moves out of range and Grandis only half commits.
Grandis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Grandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Courtial. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Courtial.
Some wild striking there from Grandis.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Courtial moves out of range of the leg kick from Grandis.
Grandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandis.
Courtial tries to clinch but Grandis moves away
letting Grandis counter with a right hand.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Courtial goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grandis.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robert Grandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Courtial checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis tries to land a leg kick but Courtial saw it coming and moves away.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grandis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grandis tries to work over Courtial's front leg with a kick but Courtial checks it.
Grandis lands a body shot.
Jab from Courtial.
Courtial lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grandis will feel that in the morning.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis motions for Courtial to come forward. Grandis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Courtial tried to counter with a leg kick but Grandis avoided it.
Grandis misses with a combination
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grandis's hands.
Courtial swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Courtial keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Grandis.
Courtial staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Grandis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Grandis throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial works over Grandis's head and body with a nice combination.
Grandis moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial misses with a jab, cross combination.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Grandis's front leg but catches the back leg as Grandis tries to avoid it.
Grandis tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Grandis's belly button to the back.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Grandis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grandis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
A punch combination from Grandis misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Grandis does no damage.
Courtial throws out a powerful jab.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Grandis.
Grandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Courtial has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Courtial and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Grandis. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Grandis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Courtial.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grandis is breathing heavily.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grandis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Grandis needs to keep his hands up - Courtial had a free shot at his head there.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 Grandis is rocked!
Grandis gets tackled into the cage by Courtial. Courtial maintains the clinch.
Grandis tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Grandis back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grandis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Grandis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grandis seems to have recovered his senses.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Grandis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grandis scores with a decent looking hook.
Grandis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grandis can do to turn this around?
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Courtial's sensitive parts.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grandis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Courtial moves out of range as Grandis strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Courtial.
Grandis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grandis gets tackled into the cage by Courtial. Courtial maintains the clinch.
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!
Courtial prevents a body shot from Grandis.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis misses with a body punch.
Courtial lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Courtial.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grandis.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial blocking some punches.
A short left from Courtial.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Courtial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Robert Grandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grandis misses with some punches.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Grandis.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grandis misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial scores with a shoulder strike.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Grandis.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Grandis is leaning against Courtial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Grandis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Courtial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Courtial has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Crenshaw (ranked 1078 p4p, 976 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 151 p4p, 138 weight class). Crenshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Crenshaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ape throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ape! Crenshaw is out on his feet! Ape rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Crenshaw is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Crenshaw is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Don Crenshaw had this to say: 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 832 p4p, 553 weight class) and Dwayne Haskins (ranked 132 p4p, 89 weight class). Gunnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Björk - Army Of Me. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Haskins.
Haskins misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson jabs Haskins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haskins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haskins connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Haskins misses
and Gunnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Gunnarsson drops Haskins with a beautiful combination! Haskins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gunnarsson is looking for the KO!
Haskins is rocked!
Haskins looks winded!
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haskins is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Gunnarsson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Haskins - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gunnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 407 p4p, 357 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 56 p4p, 50 weight class). Adam comes to the cage accompanied by Dona Eis Requiem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
Lang scores with a spinning back kick!
Adam misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Lang slips a straight right by Adam.
Adam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lang catches Adam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang looks to throw a body kick
and Adam counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang can't do much from the bottom here.
Lang is trying to work for a sweep but Adam has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lang wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Adam dominating with strikes here.
Lang is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
Adam dominating with strikes here.
Adam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adam throwing strikes but Lang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.
Adam is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Adam seems content to control.
Lang gets full guard.
Adam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adam trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lang is pulling down on Adam's head. It's preventing any offense from Adam, at least for the moment.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lang keeping hold of Adam's head, controlling as best he can.
Lang is pressing down on Adam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to improve his position but instead Adam has moved into half guard.
Adam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Lang won't allow Adam to pass to mount.
Adam wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Lang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Lang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adam pulls Lang in close to prevent any damage.
Adam has his foot on Lang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lang works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lang uses it to pass to side control.
Adam is trying to escape the position but Lang is controlling the position.
Adam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lang controls the position from side control.
Lang is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lang trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam is trying to escape the position but Lang is controlling the position.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lang defends well and Adam ends up having to push Lang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang prevents a body shot from Adam.
Lang working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Lang controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lang 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.
Adam misses with a series of wild punches.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Adam's side.
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
A low kick lands for Lang.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
Lang lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
A big right from Lang misses.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam slips a straight right by Lang.
Adam lands with a shot to the body.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam lands with a nice body punch.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Adam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adam cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
Adam walks into a jab.
Adam looks for a takedown but Lang sprawls well.
Lang throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Lang connects with a looping right hand.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adam's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang walks into a jab.
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Lang is trying to maintain the position but Adam is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam prevents Lang from improving his position.
Adam is nestled in close to Lang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam wants to pass to mount but Lang is defending the position.
Adam throwing shots but Lang is blocking nicely.
Adam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adam 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 106 p4p, 286 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 4 p4p, 24 weight class). Tax Payer comes to the cage accompanied by Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. Jean Baptiste comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Born on the Bayou kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
Tax Payer scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tax Payer with a nice cross.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Jean Baptiste finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer looks to throw a body kick
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer tried to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Tax Payer as he connects with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tax Payer throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Tax Payer is looking for a counter combo.
Tax Payer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer connects with the punch.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tax Payer digs a good body shot into Jean Baptiste's ribs.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Tax Payer backing away here, and Jean Baptiste unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tax Payer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste connects with an inside leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that Jean Baptiste avoids nicely.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer misses with a left hand
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer tests Jean Baptiste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Tax Payer's front leg with a kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer throws a big counter combination but Jean Baptiste scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tax Payer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jean Baptiste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Tax Payer scoring well with a low kick there.
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jean Baptiste chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tax Payer can pounce on him.
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!
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Tax Payer's front leg with a kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jean Baptiste lands.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer scores with a nice head shot.
Tax Payer works over Jean Baptiste's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Tax Payer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Tax Payer. That snapped Jean Baptiste's head back.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jean Baptiste fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tax Payer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tax Payer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jean Baptiste can do to turn this around?
Tax Payer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Jean Baptiste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste.
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!
Tax Payer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer scores with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tax Payer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste is looking to clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jean Baptiste on the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Tax Payer tenderised Jean Baptiste's leg. Jean Baptiste is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Jean Baptiste lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Jean Baptiste.
A head kick from Tax Payer lands but Jean Baptiste takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Jean Baptiste - just one landing.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Tax Payer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jean Baptiste might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tax Payer has got the better of the exchanges.
Tax Payer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jean Baptiste has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tax Payer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste connects with a solid leg kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Tax Payer saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste cracks Tax Payer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tax Payer delivers a nice body kick.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Jean Baptiste throws a counter combo.
Tax Payer lands with an overhand left.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tax Payer's head.
Tax Payer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Tax Payer backing away here, and Jean Baptiste unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste just manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tax Payer lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tax Payer finds it's way round the side to connect with Jean Baptiste's head.
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 Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tax Payer takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste walks into a stiff left hand from Tax Payer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Tax Payer down.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste counters with a low kick, right behind Tax Payer 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer cracks Jean Baptiste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tax Payer lands a jab to the head.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer wants to land a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tax Payer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Tax Payer's front leg with a kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Tax Payer slaps the foot to one side.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Tax Payer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Tax Payer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jean Baptiste connects with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tax Payer scores with a hook.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jean Baptiste on the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is looking to score with low kicks.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Tax Payer connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Tax Payer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab.
Tax Payer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tax Payer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jean Baptiste has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Tax Payer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tax Payer finds it's target.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tax Payer scores with a body shot.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jean Baptiste lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tax Payer checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jean Baptiste lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tax Payer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tax Payer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jean Baptiste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Tax Payer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tax Payer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 22 p4p, 288 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 5 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong throws a big counter combination but Kasamsun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasamsun throws a series of strikes that have Billabong backpedaling.
Billabong tests Kasamsun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong shoots in and drives through. Kasamsun sprawls well.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasamsun throws a series of strikes that have Billabong backpedaling.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasamsun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasamsun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Billabong with a poor takedown
and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Kasamsun.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Billabong slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Billabong swings for the body but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Billabong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasamsun shoots and misses
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasamsun but Kasamsun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasamsun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Jab by Kasamsun.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Kasamsun lands a jab to Billabong's midsection.
Kasamsun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Billabong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kasamsun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
No luck for Billabong with that takedown attempt.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kasamsun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Billabong dives into side control.
Kasamsun is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Kasamsun seems a little lost for a moment, as Billabong dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun defending against the ground and pound.
Kasamsun struggling a bit here.
Billabong tries to move to mount but Kasamsun blocks the move with his legs.
Billabong tries to advance position but instead Kasamsun slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong trying to control from half guard but Kasamsun is working away.
Billabong is taking a breather. Kasamsun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kasamsun throws a nice looking combination but Billabong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Billabong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Billabong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Billabong looks for a takedown but Kasamsun sprawls well.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasamsun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasamsun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kasamsun to the ground. Billabong is now in Kasamsun's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billabong postures up in Kasamsun's guard and throws a big left but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there.
Billabong controlling from the top position.
Kasamsun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kasamsun pulls Billabong in close to his closed guard and prevents Billabong from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Billabong jabs Kasamsun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Kasamsun ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Billabong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasamsun throws a poor cross that misses
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch.
Kasamsun staying out of range there.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasamsun's waist but Kasamsun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasamsun sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kasamsun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kasamsun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasamsun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billabong shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasamsun tries to sprawl out of it but Billabong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasamsun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong lands a jab to the head.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Kasamsun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
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!
Kasamsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billabong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billabong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasamsun throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Kasamsun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasamsun lands a slapping body shot.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billabong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong 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.
A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kasamsun is controlling Billabong's posture.
Kasamsun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billabong.
Billabong is in close to Kasamsun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong won't allow Kasamsun to sweep him here.
Kasamsun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong is working Kasamsun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong chips away with some ground and pound.
Billabong trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kasamsun pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasamsun sprawls well. He's pushed Billabong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasamsun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Kasamsun lands the left hand.
Kasamsun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Billabong.
A jab from Kasamsun finds it's way through Billabong's defenses.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasamsun has his takedown stuffed
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown. Billabong tries to sprawl out of it but Kasamsun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Billabong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Kasamsun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun shoots in for a double leg but Billabong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
Kasamsun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
Billabong misses with the combination.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Donk. Billabong catches Kasamsun right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Kasamsun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billabong moves forwards but Kasamsun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Billabong slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun jabs Billabong right on the nose. Billabong blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun lands an overhand right.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong walks into a left hand.
Billabong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasamsun's head backwards.
Billabong with a hook.
Billabong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Billabong.
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 Johnny Billabong.
I think Kasamsun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Yarborough (ranked 62 p4p, 153 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 11 p4p, 23 weight class). Yarborough comes into the arena with Derezzed blaring out of the sound system. Nakagawa has chosen Koto - CloZee as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Yarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakagawa checks it well.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Yarborough wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakagawa slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yarborough is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Yarborough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Nakagawa connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nakagawa looking to score a takedown here. Yarborough is defending well but Nakagawa drives through and ends up in Yarborough's guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Nakagawa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarborough is retaining full guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand back up but Nakagawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yarborough.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarborough avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakagawa.
Yarborough is looking to escape.
Nakagawa 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.
Yarborough is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but Yarborough is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Yarborough's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yarborough.
Yarborough is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yarborough wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakagawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Yarborough defends it well.
Nakagawa looking to ground and pound but Yarborough is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa looking to finish Yarborough with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yarborough!
Yarborough tries to buck Nakagawa off but he can't manage it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nakagawa lands a heavy elbow.
Yarborough's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nakagawa lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Yarborough trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakagawa is landing with some decent strikes but Yarborough is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that Yarborough really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Yarborough trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yarborough throws a series of punches but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakagawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yarborough kicks Nakagawa off and gets to his feet.
Nakagawa tries to clinch up
and Yarborough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yarborough is looking to clinch.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagawa. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Yarborough misses the target.
Nakagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nakagawa - just one landing.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Nakagawa's leg but Nakagawa calmly moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yarborough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Yarborough misses its target.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakagawa fails to land the takedown.
Nakagawa throws a series of punches but Yarborough moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Yarborough as Nakagawa shoots in.
James Yarborough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Yarborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakagawa misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yarborough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yarborough!
Nakagawa lands some shots froms side control.
Yarborough is trying to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yarborough is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa prevents Yarborough from escaping the position.
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yarborough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakagawa lands a jab.
James Yarborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Yarborough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yarborough swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Yarborough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakagawa as he connects with a hook.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yarborough pushes Nakagawa off looking to stand but Nakagawa dives back in and keeps control.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Yarborough dodges it nicely.
Yarborough is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yarborough looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yarborough tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yarborough looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yarborough doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James Yarborough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Nakagawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakagawa controls the position.
Nakagawa blocks the strikes from Yarborough.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yarborough wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yarborough explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakagawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarborough throws a combination that misses
and Nakagawa counters by clinching up.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Well Nakagawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Our winner, Shinnosuke Nakagawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 67 p4p, 88 weight class) and Radu Dracul (ranked 13 p4p, 17 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
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.
Skurwysynowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dracul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski defends it well.
Skurwysynowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skurwysynowski keeps working.
Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skurwysynowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dracul controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Dracul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul is trying to ground and pound but Skurwysynowski uses the momentary lack of control by Dracul to regain half guard.
Skurwysynowski's coaches at Undisputed have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dracul not doing much here.
Dracul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dracul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skurwysynowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dracul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skurwysynowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is trying to control. Skurwysynowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dracul wants to take a breather but Skurwysynowski is having none of it.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Dracul connects with a nice short shot to Skurwysynowski's temple.
Skurwysynowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dracul on the ground.
Dracul throwing shots but Skurwysynowski is blocking nicely.
Dracul wants to work for an arm triangle but Skurwysynowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skurwysynowski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul content to control rather than advance.
Dracul is keen to just control but Skurwysynowski is a slippery customer.
Dracul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dracul trying to control but Skurwysynowski is having none of it.
Skurwysynowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dracul tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul tries to control but Skurwysynowski wriggling away.
Skurwysynowski is bucking up trying to escape but Dracul cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dracul wants to control the pace but Skurwysynowski is squirming around nicely.
Dracul lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skurwysynowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skurwysynowski tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skurwysynowski suckers Dracul into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Skurwysynowski is now in Dracul's guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skurwysynowski controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that 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.
Dracul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dracul staying out of range there.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skurwysynowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul walks into a straight right hand from Skurwysynowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skurwysynowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skurwysynowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Skurwysynowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dracul stays in close to Skurwysynowski's body and controls the position.
Dracul is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Dracul the control monster continue. Boring.
Dracul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dracul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dracul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice defenses there by Dracul.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
A big right from Skurwysynowski misses.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skurwysynowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Skurwysynowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Dracul slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dracul walks into a stiff left hand from Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Dracul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot to the body.
Dracul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skurwysynowski looks to throw the jab but Dracul is out of range.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skurwysynowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dracul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dracul.
Dracul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dracul trying to control but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul passes Skurwysynowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skurwysynowski defending well though.
Dracul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skurwysynowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dracul is keen to just control but Skurwysynowski is a slippery customer.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skurwysynowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Dracul is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skurwysynowski won't allow Dracul to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skurwysynowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 137 p4p, 164 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 16 p4p, 20 weight class). Olsen comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. 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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World class boxer
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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 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen with a nice cross.
It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Olsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blank. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Olsen. Blank shrugs it off though.
Olsen drops Blank with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blank looks back up at him and smiles so Olsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blank fails with the takedown
and Olsen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blank! Olsen lets Blank back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Olsen throws a body kick that misses
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blank defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Olsen bucks up and tries to throw Blank off but instead Blank has got his back!
Blank wants to control but Olsen is keeping busy.
Olsen tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen is working hard here to advance position.
Blank throwing damaging strikes from the back! Olsen could be in trouble here!
Olsen is trying to get back to his feet but Blank has full control of the position and if anything, Olsen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Blank. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Blank cracks Olsen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Olsen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen tries to roll but Blank sticks to his back.
Blank keeps control of the position easily here as Olsen tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Olsen tries to escape but Blank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blank doesn't have the hooks in and Olsen manages to turn into his guard.
Blank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blank is working an open guard so Olsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Olsen misses with a straight right.
Kjetil Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen works Blank's body with a nice hook.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Blank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olsen lands with a cross.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Blank moved out of range.
Olsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blank has time to react.
Blank gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Blank connects with a nice short shot to Olsen's temple.
Blank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blank connects with a nice short shot to Olsen's temple.
Blank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blank prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Blank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blank throwing shots but Olsen is blocking nicely.
Olsen gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kjetil Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Blank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Blank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Olsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blank scoring with punches and elbows.
Blank controls the position from side control.
Billy Blank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blank wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
Blank scores with punches from side control.
Olsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blank.
Olsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blank working the ground and pound.
Blank scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Blank are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
 Olsen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank crunches a massive hammerfist down on Olsen - he's out! Blank Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kjetil Olsen spoke after the fight, saying 'Owie!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 24 p4p, 55 weight class) and Sonny Giovanni (ranked 4 p4p, 8 weight class). Obaminator comes into the arena with Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
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, Sonny Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovanni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giovanni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Giovanni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giovanni.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator slips a jab from Giovanni.
Obaminator half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obaminator scores with a spinning back kick!
Obaminator misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch but Giovanni keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obaminator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giovanni backwards.
Giovanni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Giovanni tries a body shot but Obaminator blocks it.
Giovanni scores with a shot to the side of Obaminator's head.
Giovanni lands a right hand.
Giovanni struggles to land a body shot inside as Obaminator controls his hands.
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator lands with an overhand left.
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovanni throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obaminator throws a jab when Giovanni was well out of range.
Giovanni throws a big counter head kick but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator throws a head kick but Giovanni moves out of range.
A nice side step and Giovanni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Giovanni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obaminator lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giovanni feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni drops Obaminator with a beautiful combination! Obaminator stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Giovanni is looking for the KO!
It looks like Barack Obaminator has been cut.
Obaminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Giovanni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Giovanni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.
Giovanni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
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!
Obaminator cracks Giovanni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obaminator thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a hook
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giovanni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obaminator throws a leg kick that is checked
and Giovanni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obaminator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giovannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Giovanni misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obaminator's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A solid leg kick lands there for Obaminator.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giovanni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giovanni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giovanni's elbow.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obaminator can't find room to land a body shot as Giovanni controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Obaminator fails to land.
Obaminator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obaminator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giovanni can do to turn this around?
Giovanni takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a straight left.
Obaminator misses with a kick to the body.
Giovanni throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws an off balance right hand
and Giovanni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obaminator throws a left that rocks Giovanni and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Obaminator dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Giovanni regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giovanni is looking to regain half guard here but Obaminator keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Obaminator stalls from top position.
Obaminator is looking to take a break and control but Giovanni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obaminator moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Obaminator tries for a kimura but Giovanni is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obaminator working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obaminator is trying to get an arm triangle but Giovanni is defending well.
Obaminator looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Giovanni is looking to regain half guard here but Obaminator keeps moving and retains side control.
Obaminator wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovanni, who protects the arm well.
Obaminator wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovanni, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovanni, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obaminator's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Giovanni avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Giovanni slips the punch.
Giovanni misses with a straight right.
Obaminator thuds his right hand into Giovanni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Giovanni saw that one coming.
And Giovanni responds with a good body kick, but Obaminator manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Giovanni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Giovanni saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Obaminator as he connects with a hook.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Giovanni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obaminator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obaminator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Giovanni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obaminator scrambles back to his feet.
Giovanni moves away from the strike by Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Obaminator misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giovanni tries a quick counter leg kick but Obaminator is wise to it.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Giovanni avoids the punch easily.
Giovanni slips a jab from Obaminator.
Giovanni throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator throws a series of punches but Giovanni moves out of range.
Obaminator throws a lazy right hand but Giovanni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Giovanni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut
and Giovanni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giovanni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Giovanni misses.
Giovanni throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Giovanni slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Giovanni throws a counter combo.
Obaminator cracks Giovanni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Giovanni throws a leg kick that misses.
And Obaminator counters with a quick kick to the body but Giovanni blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giovanni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator sizes up Giovanni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obaminator's cut.
That's time! Obaminator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Giovanni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obaminator's head.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Giovanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Obaminator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obaminator jabs Giovanni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni tries to close the distance and clinch but Obaminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giovanni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giovanni! But no joy.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses.
Giovanni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giovanni manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Giovanni's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Giovanni ducked under it nicely.
Giovanni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obaminator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni avoids the head kick by Obaminator.
Giovanni unleashes a big counter combination but Obaminator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obaminator lands a jab.
Giovanni throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Giovanni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Giovanni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obaminator lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni blocks a head kick by Obaminator.
Giovanni slips under a jab.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giovanni manages to avoid it.
Obaminator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giovanni's hands.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Giovanni's head back.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giovanni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giovanni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giovanni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Giovanni punishes Obaminator's body with a nice straight punch.
Crunch! Giovanni slams his shin into Obaminator's torso.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator looks to land a combination but Giovanni avoids it well.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giovanni! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator had his way with Sonny Giovanni in that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obaminator's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick
and Giovanni counters with a body kick.
Sonny Giovanni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giovanni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obaminator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giovanni misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Giovanni moved out of range nicely.
Obaminator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Giovanni.
Giovanni fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator with a jab.
Giovanni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Giovanni. That's going to slow Obaminator down.
A jab from Giovanni misses.
Giovanni ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Giovanni stuns Obaminator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Giovanni just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator throws a series of punches but Giovanni moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giovanni! But no joy.
Obaminator throws a right hand that misses
and Giovanni counters with a nice body kick.
Giovanni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giovanni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obaminator takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giovanni! But no joy.
Obaminator connects with a looping right hand.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giovanni at a distance.
A slow jab from Giovanni misses its intended target.
Obaminator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Giovanni replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obaminator blocks it well.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giovanni manages to avoid it.
Giovanni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obaminator throws a hook but Giovanni blocks it.
A big left from Giovanni misses.
Obaminator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni closes the distance and clinches.
Obaminator wants to break free but Giovanni has control.
Giovanni lands with a left to the head.
Giovanni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giovanni misses with a body punch.
Giovanni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Giovanni.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Giovanni fails to land.
Obaminator wants to break the clinch but can't.
Giovanni tries to land knees in the clinch but Obaminator avoids the damage to the body.
Giovanni keeps control of Obaminator as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giovanni blocks a jab.
Giovanni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonny Giovanni.
I think Obaminator 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator retains his middleweight title!
Barack Obaminator decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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