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C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 1604 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 166 p4p, 219 weight class). Branca has chosen original score medley as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca throws out a loose jab but Keji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keji throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Keji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keji misses with a body shot.
Keji looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji misses with a straight left.
Keji blocks a jab.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Keji ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Keji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Keji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branca throws a hook but Keji blocks it.
Keji is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keji to score with a decent uppercut.
Branca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keji scores with a jab to the body.
Branca scores with a body shot.
Branca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.
Branca misses the jab.
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!
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keji. That did some damage!
Branca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Keji.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keji has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branca in his tracks.
That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.
Keji sends Branca crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keji is motioning to the referee to let Branca up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Branca is rocked!
The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Branca does it's job there.
Branca is still on wobbly legs! Can Keji finish him?
Keji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keji lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Branca up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Keji from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Branca's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Our winner, Abdul Keji, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 765 p4p, 907 weight class) and Zett Jukassa (ranked 96 p4p, 112 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks to land a combination but Jukassa avoids it well.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie forces Jukassa back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Jukassa has double underhooks.
Jukassa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukassa backwards.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Jukassa keeps it at a distance.
Jukassa throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a counter high kick but Jukassa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Jukassa has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Jukassa breaks from the clinch.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukassa circles away.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Jukassa seems unphased.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukassa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Jukassa circles away.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Jukassa seems unphased.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a right hand that Jukassa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jukassa also avoids with ease.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jukassa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Jukassa circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Jukassa back into the cage.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jukassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukassa keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jukassa has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Jukassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie lands a head kick. Jukassa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Jukassa misses with a straight left.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Jukassa's ribs.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukassa can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukassa needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Jukassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukassa controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Jukassa.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Jukassa has the dominant position.
Jukassa breaks from the clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Jukassa is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Jukassa 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.
Gracie punishes Jukassa's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie misses with a combination
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie darts in and clinches Jukassa up against the cage.
Jukassa lands a shoulder strike.
Jukassa blocking some punches.
Jukassa keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jukassa manages to break the clinch.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Jukassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Holden Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jukassa in his tracks.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukassa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie tests Jukassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Jukassa.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Jukassa moves away and avoids it.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
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!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukassa circles away.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jukassa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie is looking to clinch but Jukassa is avoiding it.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Jukassa avoids nicely.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a high kick!
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie tries to clinch but Jukassa is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukassa at a distance.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Jukassa circles away.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Jukassa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jukassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukassa dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throws a big counter combination but Jukassa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jukassa misses with a hook.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Jukassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jukassa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Jukassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukassa takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
Gracie slips a jab from Jukassa.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jukassa misses with a looping left.
Gracie works Jukassa's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a series of punches but Jukassa avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukassa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jukassa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 645 p4p, 1059 weight class) and Thor White (ranked 75 p4p, 130 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from White misses.
Nakamura with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nakamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
Nakamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Nakamura leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown.
White takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White advances to half guard.
Nakamura landing a few short strikes.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Nakamura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Nakamura trying to strike off his back.
Nakamura wants to reverse the position here. White has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nakamura is forced to tap! Nakamura looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thor White!
Thor White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 357 p4p, 463 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 48 p4p, 66 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderidge tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasamsun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasamsun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasamsun clobbers Alderidge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alderidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands a jab to the nose.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Alderidge as he connects with a hook.
Kasamsun clinches up against the cage.
Alderidge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun looking for a takedown.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasamsun.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Kasamsun.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasamsun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge takes a shot to the head.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge letting Kasamsun take a breather here.
Kasamsun lands a shot to the body.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kasamsun tries to score a body lock takedown but Alderidge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alderidge is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the head.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Kasamsun tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun tries to stall but Alderidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasamsun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
Kasamsun misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Kasamsun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasamsun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stalling against the cage.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Kasamsun lands a left hand.
Alderidge works on Kasamsun's body with a couple of short punches.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Kasamsun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasamsun stalling in the clinch but Alderidge improves position.
Kasamsun lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alderidge presses Kasamsun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun avoiding damage.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Kasamsun can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Kasamsun working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
Kasamsun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kasamsun.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Kasamsun's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that round.
That's time! Alderidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasamsun takes one on the button.
Kasamsun scores with a nice right hand.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alderidge on his heels. He'll look to pass Alderidge's guard now, I'm sure.
Alderidge is adopting a defensive guard.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alderidge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kasamsun has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kasamsun slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kasamsun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasamsun can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun is controlling the pace.
Kasamsun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun is nestled in close to Alderidge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
Alderidge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun cracks Alderidge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alderidge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasamsun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alderidge missing with a left hand there. Kasamsun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alderidge pinned against the cage. Alderidge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasamsun stalks Alderidge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alderidge's face. Alderidge staggers backwards, shaken.
Kasamsun lands the left hand.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alderidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun cracks Alderidge with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Alderidge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
Kasamsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasamsun walks into a jab.
It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kasamsun throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasamsun has managed to clinch.
Kasamsun goes for a takedown attempt but Alderidge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alderidge feints and then cracks Kasamsun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasamsun down.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Alderidge avoids them all with ease.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Nice takedown defense from Alderidge. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alderidge defends it nicely.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alderidge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Alderidge moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kasamsun has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
Kasamsun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alderidges head.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun lands a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but instead, Alderidge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun pushes Alderidge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Kasamsun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alderidge 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!
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Kasamsun is looking to control Alderidge's arms but Alderidge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kasamsun has his back to the cage.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kasamsun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kasamsun.
Alderidge tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alderidge is keeping busy.
Alderidge is leaning against Kasamsun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge is working Kasamsun over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge gets through Kasamsun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge pushes Kasamsun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Alderidge presses Kasamsun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Alderidge.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Kasamsun is rocked!
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
A short right from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasamsuns head.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alderidge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
A very excited looking Ranger Alderidge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 875 p4p, 141 weight class) and Shigeru Otori (ranked 65 p4p, 11 weight class). Shigeru Otori has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shigeru Otori!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto rushes Otori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aalto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aalto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Aalto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Otori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otori is leaning against Aalto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aalto can't get the takedown.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto.
Otori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otori lands with a short shot to the head.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Aalto as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori pushes Aalto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto looking for a takedown.
Aalto jumps guard but Otori stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Otori.
Otori misses with a body punch.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Otori avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aalto cracks Otori with a nice body shot.
Otori prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aalto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aalto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Otori tries a body shot but Aalto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Otori won't allow it.
Otori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to score a body lock takedown but Otori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Otori scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses with some punches.
Otori lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otori lands a left hand.
Aalto is trying to drag Otori to the mat but Otori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aalto tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Otori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Otori.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Otori prevents Aalto from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Aalto misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Otori.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Otori.
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aalto blocks an elbow strike.
Otori tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Aalto fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto lands a right hand.
Aalto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Otori after a bit of a struggle.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otori works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
Aalto successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Otori stands up from Aalto's guard - Otori perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Otori circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Otori! But no joy.
Aalto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Otori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aalto throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Otori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otori throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Otori catches Aalto right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Otori.
Otori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aalto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Otori but Otori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aalto throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from Otori tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Otori there.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Aalto misses the shot to the body.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otori keeps Aalto at a distance using the push kick.
Aalto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Otori swivels and escapes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Otori. Aalto shrugs it off though.
Otori closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Otori but Otori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Otori feints and then cracks Aalto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aalto down.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Otori can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aalto throws a low kick but Otori moves out of range easily.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otori's waist but Otori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aalto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Otori defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otori wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Otori lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Otori. Those never looked like landing.
Otori scores with the left hand. Aalto knows he should have avoided that one.
Aalto motions for Otori to come forward. Aalto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori thuds a left hand into Aalto's body.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otori checks a low kick from Aalto.
Otori lands a nice looking body shot.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Aalto drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aalto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori misses with a body shot
and Aalto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Aalto blocks the leg kick.
Aalto takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otori tries a low kick but Aalto avoids it.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aalto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but Otori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Otori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aalto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Aalto jabs at Otori's body.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Otori circles away.
Aalto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Aalto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otori.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aalto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aalto backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Otori slips a jab from Aalto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Otori! But no joy.
Aalto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aalto has a takedown stuffed.
Otori pushes Aalto away with a front kick.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aalto's hands.
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aalto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Otori but Otori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Otori lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Otori throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otori lands a jab.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Otori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otori wants it to stay on the feet.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Otori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aalto misses with a head kick.
Otori connects with a single shot there.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Otori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto has Otori up against the cage in a clinch.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aalto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otori.
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aalto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto is working for takedown but Otori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aalto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aalto blocks the elbow strike.
Otori lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aalto dodges an elbow strike from Otori.
Otori lands a shot to the body.
Otori digs a right hand into Aalto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aalto's gas tank.
Otori pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Otori.
Otori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shigeru Otori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Otori has a couple of punches blocked by Aalto.
Aalto blocks an elbow strike.
Otori tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Otori.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Otori forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Otori throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori lands a nice knee to the body.
Otori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aalto or not.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Aalto's ribcage.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori lands a body punch.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Otori works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori misses with an elbow strike.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Otori.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto is trying to pull guard but Otori has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori lands with a short shot to the head.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Otori.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Otori presses Aalto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Otori.
Otori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Otori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto takes a shot to the head.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Aalto controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Otori lands with a left to the head.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori blocking some punches.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Otori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aalto avoids the elbow strike from Otori, against the cage.
A short left from Otori.
A left hand lands to the body for Otori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aalto prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori lands a hook that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Otori 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Shigeru Otori decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Higgins (ranked 480 p4p, 409 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 75 p4p, 66 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Higgins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Higgins misses with a leg kick.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higgins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins dips to his left and cracks Slaissi with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaissi's hands.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi blocks a head kick by Higgins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands the left hand.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins pushes Slaissi up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Higgins gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Slaissi.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Slaissi looking to stall.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Slaissi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slaissi.
Higgins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Higgins cracks Slaissi with an open hand slap.
Higgins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins misses with the body kick
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
As Slaissi looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Slaissi just gets out of the way.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Higgins throws a head kick but Slaissi moves out of range.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins prevents Slaissi from breaking the clinch.
Slaissi leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Slaissi.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins has managed to clinch.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Slaissi sees coming a mile off.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Higgins misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Higgins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Higgins off the cage and back into range.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Higgins is rocked!
Higgins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Slaissi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 248 p4p, 644 weight class) and Quebra Cranio (ranked 27 p4p, 74 weight class). Matsuda comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Another World. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Quebra Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda throws a hook but Cranio blocks it.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cranio throws a hook but Matsuda blocks it.
A big left from Matsuda misses.
Cranio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsuda.
Cranio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cranio keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cranio's head.
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda connects with a couple of short punches.
Matsuda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cranio looking to control.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Cranio's brow.
Cranio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cranio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Cranio keeps moving.
Matsuda is looking to work some ground and pound but Cranio has wrist control.
Cranio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsuda stopping the sweep attempt from Cranio.
Cranio working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quebra Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cranio looks to throw the jab but Matsuda is out of range.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cranio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Good shot there by Cranio.
Cranio works the jab nicely.
Cranio jabs at Matsuda's body.
Matsuda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranio controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cranio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsuda.
Matsuda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matsuda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cranio gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cranio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
Matsuda working some strikes from top position.
Matsuda is working Cranio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsuda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cranio controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
Matsuda lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matsuda shoots in and gets a takedown into Cranio's guard.
Matsuda is in close to Cranio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cranio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cranio wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda chips away with some ground and pound.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cranio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Matsuda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matsuda works to advance to full mount. Cranio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cranio tries to lock up and control but Matsuda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsuda with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cranio can do to turn this around?
Matsuda looking to control but Cranio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cranio regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio trying to control from the bottom.
Matsuda prevents Cranio from improving his position.
Cranio wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cranio is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cranio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranio has Matsuda pulled in close to control his posture.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuda is working Cranio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cranio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsuda postures up in Cranio's guard and throws a big left but Cranio blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matsuda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cranio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsuda lands strikes from half guard.
Cranio is concentrating on defense, preventing Matsuda from advancing position.
Matsuda passes to side control.
Cranio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cranio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matsuda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cranio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cranio, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Matsuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuda. That snapped Cranio's head back.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuda takes a swing at Cranio's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cranio tries to avoid it but Matsuda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cranio to the ground. Cranio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cranio.
Nice jab there from Cranio.
 It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Cranio connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Cranio moves away and avoids it.
Cranio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsuda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cranio was covering up waiting for the punch and Matsuda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio controlling the position.
Matsuda trying to control but Cranio is working from the bottom.
Matsuda stands and throws Cranio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Cranio manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Matsuda.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cranio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cranio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cranio trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cranio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cranio throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuda misses the target.
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cranio sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda misses with a right hand
and Cranio counters with a stiff right hand.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Cranio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cranio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cranio desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Cranio is working from the bottom.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Matsuda is working for a kimura here but Cranio manages to reverse the position and he's now in Matsuda's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quebra Cranio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Menday (ranked 165 p4p, 169 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 24 p4p, 26 weight class). Ochoa has chosen Gang Signs by The Game as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday shoots in but Ochoa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A cross from Menday lands.
Menday jabs Ochoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ochoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Menday misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
Menday throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Menday throws a right hand that misses
and Ochoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa loads up on a big right hand but Menday slips the punch.
Menday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menday misses with a straight left.
Ochoa 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.
A lazy left from Menday finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menday tries to bum rush Ochoa with a series of wild strikes but Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Menday shoots and misses
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menday throws an off balance right hand
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Menday lands a nice shot that snaps Ochoa's head back.
Ochoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menday.
Ochoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochoa slips a straight right by Menday.
Ochoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Menday misses.
A big left from Menday misses.
Ochoa scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ochoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday dips to his left and cracks Ochoa with an uppercut!
Menday throws a hook but Ochoa blocks it.
Menday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ochoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menday is in Ochoa's guard.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ochoa looking to control.
Menday is in close to Ochoa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ochoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday landing with the ground and pound.
Ochoa trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer.
Ochoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menday wants to control from the top but Ochoa keeps moving.
Ochoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ochoa.
Menday connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ochoa. No joy for Menday on that attempt.
A clash of legs there as Menday blocks the low kick.
Menday lands a jab to Ochoa's midsection.
Menday misses with a looping left.
Menday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ochoa momentarily.
Menday looking to score a takedown here. Ochoa is defending well but Menday drives through and ends up in Ochoa's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Ochoa has wrist control.
Ochoa working a defensive guard here.
Menday won't allow Ochoa to sweep him here.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Menday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Menday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ochoa. Ochoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ochoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menday misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ochoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Menday swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ochoa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
It seemed like Ochoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa throws a hook to the side of Menday's head but Menday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menday feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Ochoa has wrist control.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Ochoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams Menday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday pushing down on Ochoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Ochoa's hands, connecting with Ochoa's forehead.
Menday is taking a breather. Ochoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ochoa wants to control but Menday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday wants to take a breather but Ochoa is having none of it.
Ochoa has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ochoa defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ochoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ochoa tries to get to full guard but Menday has control of the leg.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ochoa is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menday slips a nice elbow through Ochoa's hands, connecting with Ochoa's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ochoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Menday lands with a punch from half guard.
Ochoa wants to control but Menday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ochoa defending well though.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ochoa has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Menday sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday thows a huge punch but Ochoa dodges it nicely.
Ochoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menday won't allow Ochoa to sweep him here.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Ochoa blocks nicely.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Menday connects with a nice looking jab.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Menday.
Menday goes for a double leg but Ochoa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ochoa continues to drive forward.
Menday is looking for a takedown.
Menday breaks from the clinch.
Ochoa slips a jab and a cross from Menday.
Ochoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ochoa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Menday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ochoa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menday looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ochoa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ochoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ochoa misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Menday misses the target.
Menday looks to land a right hand but Ochoa moved out of range.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa slips a jab and a cross from Menday.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Menday.
Menday looks to throw the jab but Ochoa is out of range.
Ochoa feints a counter leg kick.
Menday scores with a body shot.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochoa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Menday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ochoa misses.
Menday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menday. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa cracks Menday with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menday looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Ochoa finish him?
Menday is rocked!
It looks like Adams Menday has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochoa lands a front kick.
Oh Menday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ochoa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Ochoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Ochoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Violent Femme (ranked 13 p4p, 20 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 1 p4p, 2 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violent Femme!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Femme misses.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme connects with a single shot there.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Albatross to the ground. Femme is now in Albatross's guard.
Femme's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme'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 one minute gone in the round.
Femme looking to pass the guard.
Femme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Femme cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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.
Femme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Nice body punch from Femme.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Femme.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Femme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme scores with a jab. Albatross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Albatross releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Femme misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Femme defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross slips a jab from Femme.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Albatross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albatross on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme lands a slapping body shot.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Femme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Albatross ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Femme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Femme misses.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross tries a low kick but Femme avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross takes one on the button.
Femme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albatross.
Albatross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Femme works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Albatross scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme scores with a jab.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albatross at a distance.
Albatross drops his hands momentarily and Femme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Femme.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
Femme misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross throws a fast counter high kick but Femme manages to duck under it in time.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Albatross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Femme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross throws a hook but Femme blocks it.
Albatross lands with an uppercut that bounces Femme off the cage and back into range.
Femme throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Albatross takes one on the button.
Albatross gets tackled into the cage by Femme. Femme maintains the clinch.
Femme breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Femme doesn't seem phased though.
Femme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Femme misses with a body punch
and Albatross counters with a crisp right that sends Femme to the canvas! Albatross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Johnny Albatross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 7 p4p, 82 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Nakagawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Koto - CloZee. Machado has chosen El Barrio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado throws a low kick but Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado cracks Nakagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa shoots in but Machado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Machado breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakagawa from advancing to side control.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakagawa is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Machado looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head but Nakagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado scores with a hook.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Machado misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakagawa throws out the jab.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Nakagawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
A jab lands there for Nakagawa.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Nakagawa's leg but Nakagawa calmly moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakagawa tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakagawa works the jab nicely.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nakagawa cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakagawa walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
As Machado tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa lands with a left to the head.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa working aggressively here.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nakagawa being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Nakagawa's knee but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Nakagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nakagawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Machado to the ground. Nakagawa is now in Machado's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to pass into half guard but Machado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machado is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakagawa controlling the position.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakagawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice shot by Machado.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado tries to land a leg kick but Nakagawa saw it coming and moves away.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagawa. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado throws a front kick that sends Nakagawa stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A leg kick checked by Nakagawa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Machado scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakagawa blocks the leg kick.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Nakagawa was not able to check.
A solid body kick from Machado.
Nakagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakagawa. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Machado misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws a leg kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Machado moves out of range as Nakagawa strikes.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Machado thinks about the counter body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Machado takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado pushes Nakagawa away with a front kick.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Nakagawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado jabs Nakagawa right on the nose. Nakagawa blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Nakagawa.
Machado slips under a jab.
Nakagawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machado - that will leave a mark!
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakagawa. Nakagawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch.
Nakagawa defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado misses the jab.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Nakagawa is wise to it.
Nakagawa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machado wants to slow Nakagawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Nakagawa instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Nakagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado 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 Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machado - the referee stops the clock and Nakagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machado. Nakagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Machado lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Wanderson Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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