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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 1697 p4p, 1220 weight class) and Antonio Barbosa (ranked 229 p4p, 177 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk instigates a clinch.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Hawk is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Hawk pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk 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.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Good body shot from Hawk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa is working Hawk over against the cage.
Hawk tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
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!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Hawk works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Barbosa looks winded!
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawk pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Hawk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawk's gas tank.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa slips a jab from Hawk.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawk looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hawk backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Barbosa's temple! It sends Barbosa violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hawk celebrates and the doctors try to help Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hull (ranked 1528 p4p, 650 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 109 p4p, 47 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull tries for a takedown but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hull gets the takedown into side control.
Corassa is looking to reverse the position.
Corassa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corassa keeps working.
Hull laying and praying for a moment but Corassa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hull wants to work for an arm triangle but Corassa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corassa is pressing down on Hull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa pulls Hull in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard.
Corassa has his hands on Hull's head, controlling the position.
Hull trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
Corassa pulls Hull in close to prevent any damage.
Hull looking to pass the guard.
Corassa being controlled here, momentarily.
Hull trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard.
Corassa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hull thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body kick there by Corassa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hull.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hull showed some decent athleticism there.
Corassa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corassa pushes Hull off looking to stand but Hull dives back in and keeps control.
Hull passes the guard and advances to mount!
Corassa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corassa is refusing to be controlled, as Hull sits in half guard.
Corassa has his hands clasped together around Hull's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa is looking to improve his position.
Corassa is refusing to be controlled, as Hull sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hull is trying to work for a kimura but Corassa is defending well.
Hull is trying to control the action in half guard but Corassa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hull is looking for a kimura here.
Hull looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt - Corassa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corassa scores with a punch to the head.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hull shoots for a takedown but Corassa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hull backing away here, and Corassa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Corassa throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corassa defends well and Hull ends up having to push Corassa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to Hull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Hull misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hull shoots for a takedown but Corassa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corassa lands with a good body shot.
Corassa lands with a good body shot.
Hull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Hull shoots in looking for a takedown but Corassa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hull with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa looks to land a combination but Hull avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Hull's body.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull dives in for a single leg takedown but Corassa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corassa lands a shoulder strike.
Hull jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corassa walks away with a smile on his face. Hull gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corassa tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Hull is rocked!
Corassa connects with a body shot.
Oh Hull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Hull seems to have got his legs back now.
Hull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corassa sprawls well initially but Hull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa is trying to stand up here but Hull is controlling him well.
Jamie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corassa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hull prevents Corassa from improving his position.
Hull is keen to just control but Corassa is a slippery customer.
Corassa pushes Hull off looking to stand but Hull dives back in and keeps control.
Hull is looking to take a break and control but Corassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corassa is just riding it out for now. Hull eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corassa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hull is on him like a limpet, forcing Corassa back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull tries to pull guard but Corassa holds him up against the cage and eventually Hull drops back down to his feet.
Corassa lands a body punch.
A short right from Corassa.
Corassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corassa thuds his right hand into Hull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull drops his hands momentarily and Corassa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hull walks into a left hand.
Hull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt - Corassa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Corassa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters with a nice body shot.
Hull with a poor takedown
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corassa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hull backing away here, and Corassa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corassa cracks Hull with a hook to the temple - Hull is on wobbly legs here! Corassa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hull falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Corassa wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eduardo Corassa!
Post fight, Eduardo Corassa stared into the camera and said 'Actually prepared for this guy.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 284 p4p, 520 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 23 p4p, 45 weight class). Khalidovic comes to the cage accompanied by Зима-мама 25/17. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovic throws out a powerful jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khalidovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Khalidovic with a low kick.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. That's going to slow Khalidovic down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Khalidovic.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
The crowd cheers as Khalidovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Khalidovic throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Khalidovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidovic 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.
Khalidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Khalidovic keeps Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Khalidovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurgensen Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khalidovic throws the kick towards the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the head.
Khalidovic digs a good hook to Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Khalidovic lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic is looking to land body kicks.
Khalidovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khalidovic misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khalidovic.
A slow jab from Khalidovic misses its intended target.
Khalidovic tries to move into range but Jurgensen Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez works Khalidovic's body with a nice hook.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands the left hand.
That kick from Khalidovic tenderised Jurgensen Sanchez's leg. Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Khalidovic coming out on top.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovic is just out of range.
Khalidovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Khalidovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Khalidovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.
Khalidovic is looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the head.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Khalidovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a high kick.
Khalidovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Khalidovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurgensen Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Khalidovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice cross.
Khalidovic throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Khalidovic misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Jurgensen Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of punches but Khalidovic avoids them all with ease.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab. Khalidovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Khalidovic with an open hand slap.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Khalidovic right on the nose. Khalidovic blinks but takes it well.
Khalidovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jurgensen Sanchez in his tracks.
Khalidovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez. That one must have hurt.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head shot.
Khalidovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Khalidovic takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Khalidovic fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khalidovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to work over Khalidovic's front leg with a kick but Khalidovic checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Khalidovic thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Khalidovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khalidovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Khalidovic's ribs.
Khalidovic looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khalidovic.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khalidovic cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Jurgensen Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidovic throws a big counter combination but Jurgensen Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khalidovic throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Jurgensen Sanchez off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Jurgensen Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khalidovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt 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!
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Khalidovic moves his leg out of the way.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khalidovic looks to land a combination but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Khalidovic moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khalidovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khalidovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khalidovic. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalidovic.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khalidovic checks it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.
No joy there for Jurgensen Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurgensen Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Khalidovic catches Jurgensen Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khalidovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khalidovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurgensen Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Khalidovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Khalidovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidovic throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Khalidovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Khalidovic sizes up Jurgensen Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Khalidovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurgensen Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Khalidovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Jurgensen Sanchez backs away, Khalidovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jurgensen Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khalidovic's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Khalidovic moves out of range easily.
As Jurgensen Sanchez backs away, Khalidovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Khalidovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khalidovic with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Khalidovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a really nice looking cross but Jurgensen Sanchez seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Khalidovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khalidovic throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidovic lands with a right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Khalidovic slips under a jab.
Khalidovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic throws a combination. Jurgensen Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khalidovic throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Khalidovic tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khalidovic 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 Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Khalidovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Khalidovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jurgensen Sanchez on the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidovic throws out the jab.
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A jab from Khalidovic finds it's way through Jurgensen Sanchez's defenses.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Khalidovic's ribcage but misses.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidovic slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic slips a jab and a cross from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Khalidovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khalidovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic tries to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to move into range but Khalidovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Khalidovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic slips under a jab.
Khalidovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khalidovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovic is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khalidovic. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidovic. Khalidovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalidovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidovic avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Khalidovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khalidovic throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khalidovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovic tries a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidovic scores with a push kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Khalidovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Khalidovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez tests Khalidovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
Khalidovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khalidovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Jurgensen Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Khalidovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jurgensen Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 349 p4p, 862 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 24 p4p, 64 weight class). Six Nine comes into the arena with KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine blaring out of the sound system. O Malley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Sean O Malley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley misses the jab.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Six Nine misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
That kick from O Malley tenderised Six Nine 's leg. Six Nine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Six Nine avoids the head kick by O Malley.
Six Nine half committed to a counter leg kick.
O Malley's corner calls for a 1-2. O Malley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Six Nine .
O Malley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Six Nine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Malley lands a high kick!
Six Nine 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.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine throws a quick counter kick to the body but O Malley avoids it.
A big left from O Malley misses.
O Malley 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.
Six Nine blocks a head kick by O Malley.
A little feinted left hand from Six Nine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for O Malley.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Malley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Six Nine takes a step back to recover.
O Malley misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley misses with a body shot
and Six Nine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Six Nine 's head backwards.
O Malley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Six Nine staying out of range there.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Six Nine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley misses with a hook
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from O Malley misses
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Six Nine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Malley circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Six Nine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Six Nine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Six Nine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley lands a glancing blow to the side of Six Nine 's head.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Six Nine - just one landing.
O Malley misses with a left hand
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
That's four 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!
O Malley misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Malley throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a good low kick that O Malley was not able to check.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a body kick that stops O Malley in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Six Nine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean O Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Malley's knee momentarily.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
O Malley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
 O Malley is rocked!
Six Nine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Malley misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Malley prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley is trying to force a seperation but Six Nine has the dominant position.
O Malley wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Malley tries to break free but Six Nine pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley tries to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling the position.
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as O Malley controls the action.
A body shot lands from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with some punches.
Six Nine lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Malley backwards.
O Malley wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Six Nine 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.
Six Nine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
O Malley avoids a wild elbow strike from Six Nine .
O Malley blocks an elbow strike from Six Nine .
O Malley is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
O Malley blocks an elbow strike from Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to work over O Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Malley tries to break free but Six Nine pushes him back against the cage.
O Malley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick
and Six Nine counters with a nice leg kick.
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine works the jab nicely.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a thumping low kick.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Six Nine finish him?
Six Nine is stalking O Malley. O Malley circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Six Nine , and it's lights out! O Malley really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tekashi Six Nine !
A relieved looking Tekashi Six Nine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 185 p4p, 423 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 13 p4p, 30 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luiz Mendoza enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Mendoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Mendoza feints a counter leg kick.
Apollo clinches with his opponent.
Apollo tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Apollo to keep the fight standing.
Apollo 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.
Mendoza is trying to push Apollo away but Apollo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apollo is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Apollo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Apollo forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling the position.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Mendoza jumps guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Apollo.
Nice body punch from Apollo - that landed with a thud.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Mendoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Mendoza jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Apollo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat.
Apollo is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Apollo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard.
Mendoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza looking to control.
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Apollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Apollo counters with a two punch combo.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo advances to half guard.
Mendoza is controlling Apollo's trapped leg to prevent Apollo from advancing to side control.
Apollo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apollo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Apollo looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendoza defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Mendoza is squirming around nicely.
Apollo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza is working to get back to half guard.
Mendoza keeps trying to improve his position.
Apollo controlling the position easily from mount.
Apollo tries to take his opponent's back but Mendoza turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Lindsay Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo pulls Mendoza in to control the position.
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Apollo has control of Mendoza's left arm, preventing Mendoza from doing any damage.
Apollo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard.
Apollo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendoza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Apollo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Apollo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mendoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendoza.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Apollo keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Apollo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
A low kick lands for Apollo.
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!
Mendoza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Mendoza jabs at Apollo's body.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza takes one to the chin there.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Apollo takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Apollo.
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Apollo walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Apollo sprawls well.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Mendoza only half commits.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Mendoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mendoza looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Apollo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ochoa (ranked 204 p4p, 625 weight class) and Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 31 p4p, 105 weight class). Ochoa comes to the cage accompanied by Gang Signs by The Game. Hallbjornsson has chosen Herr Mannelig as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adils Hallbjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Ochoa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochoa misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Ochoa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson looks winded!
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Ochoa avoids it with no problem.
Ochoa slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Ochoa lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.
Ochoa lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallbjornsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Ochoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Ochoa's body. Ochoa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ochoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
A nice leg kick from Ochoa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Ochoa lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hallbjornsson - he's out on his feet here! Ochoa follows up with another monster hook that separates Hallbjornsson from consciousness! Hallbjornsson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ochoa stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 72 p4p, 197 weight class) and Mikey Marciano (ranked 11 p4p, 29 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 27 - 8 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marciano is rocked!
Marciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marciano drops his hands momentarily. Magrath doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Marciano staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Marciano doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxon Magrath!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'Rob these nuts.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blank (ranked 168 p4p, 221 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 23 p4p, 26 weight class). Marley has chosen WANTED as his entrance music. Billy Blank has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Marley tries to land a body kick
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Jab from Blank.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marley.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blank throws a strike but Marley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
Marley wants to stand but Blank is controlling the position.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
Blank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blank throws an elbow that misses. Marley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blank's guard. Nice move by Marley!
Marley stands up from Blank's guard - Marley perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley thumps Blank with a low kick.
Blank throws out a powerful jab.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Marley feints and then cracks Blank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blank down.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley misses with a low kick as Blank jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marley feints a counter leg kick.
Marley throws a leg kick
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Blank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marley counters with a good low kick that Blank was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
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.
Marley tries to move into range but Blank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marley blocks a jab.
Blank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marley misses with a right hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Ezekiel Marley's cut even more.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blank is able to avoid easily.
Marley is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Marley slams his shin into Blank's torso.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Blank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blank if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley thuds his shin into the meat of Blank's side.
Marley throws a head kick but Blank moves out of range.
Marley lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Marley waves Blank back to his feet!
It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Blank's belly button to the back.
Marley throws a hook but Blank blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blank's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blank's sensitive parts.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Blank moves out of range easily.
Blank appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marley!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands a nice looking body shot.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marley connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crunch! Marley slams his shin into Blank's torso.
Blank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Marley misses.
Blank misses with a takedown
and Marley counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Blank is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Marley!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Billy Blank stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Myers (ranked 9 p4p, 63 weight class) and Mama Tosen (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mama Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers scores with a nice right hand.
Myers cracks Tosen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tosen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Myers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Donk. Myers catches Tosen right on the button with a cross.
Tosen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myers checks the leg kick.
Cornelius Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers lands a slapping body shot.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tosen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tosen scrambles back to his feet.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tosen.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Myers takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers is looking to score with low kicks.
Tosen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers throws a leg kick but Tosen checks it.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Tosen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Myers tests Tosen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tosen checks it well.
A lazy left from Myers finds it's target.
Myers blocks the body kick.
Tosen slips a jab from Myers.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tosen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tosen.
Myers is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Myers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tosen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Myers as he connects with a hook.
Tosen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Tosen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Myers to score with a decent uppercut.
Tosen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Tosen.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Myers cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myers lands a body shot.
Myers lands a jab to Tosen's midsection.
Tosen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tosen keeps Myers at a distance using the push kick.
Myers lands a really nice looking cross but Tosen seems unphased.
Tosen takes one on the button.
Tosen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Tosen throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body.
Tosen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers blocks a head kick by Tosen.
Myers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
Myers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Myers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTosen.
A slow jab from Tosen misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tosen blocks the body kick.
Tosen throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
Myers connects with a looping right hand.
Myers throws a leg kick but Tosen moved away.
Tosen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Myers misses with a hook to the body
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
Tosen drops his hands momentarily and Myers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tosen staying out of range there.
Tosen moves forwards but Myers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Myers.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen lands with a nice body kick.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Myers tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Myers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Tosen avoids a kick to the body.
Tosen throws a body kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tosen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Myers has got the better of the exchanges.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Tosen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tosen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Myers moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Tosen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Myers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen misses with a straight right.
Tosen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myers.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Tosen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tosen swinging wildly here.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Tosen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Myers connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen lands with a nice body kick.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Tosen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tosen moves away from the strike by Myers.
Tosen avoids the body shot from Myers.
Myers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tosen on the side of the head.
Tosen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tosen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tosen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myers. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Tosen's head back.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Tosen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tosen tries to avoid it.
Myers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tosen.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tosen's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tosen scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tosen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of Tosen's head.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tosen.
The fighters circling - Tosen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tosen defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Myers tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Myers lands with a straight right. Tosen didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from Myers
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myers throws a hook but Tosen blocks it.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Myers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tosen in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tosen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Myers.
Tosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen lands a nice looking body kick.
Myers throws a hook but Tosen blocks it.
Myers throws a body kick that misses
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tosen throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers moves out of range as Tosen strikes.
Myers scores with a leg kick.
Myers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tosen.
Myers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Tosen counters with a body kick.
Tosen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Tosen takes one to the side of the head.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Tosen counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen tries to land a front kick but Myers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Myers misses.
Tosen throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a nice body kick.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Tosen slams his shin into Myers's torso.
Myers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tosen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Myers is rocked!
Myers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tosen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Mama Tosen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 11 p4p, 37 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Obaminator comes into the arena with Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised blaring out of the sound system. Nakagawa has chosen Koto - CloZee as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 36 - 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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Obaminator as he connects with a hook.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Obaminator jabs Nakagawa right on the nose. Nakagawa blinks but takes it well.
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Obaminator takes one to the chin there.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Nakagawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obaminator sprawls well initially but Nakagawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Nakagawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obaminator tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Obaminator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to stall here but Obaminator recovers full guard.
Obaminator is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakagawa defends well.
Nakagawa postures up and lands a big shot to Obaminator's brow.
Obaminator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Obaminator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obaminator wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nakagawa has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Obaminator's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Obaminator is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nakagawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Barack Obaminator spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be black'.
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