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SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 1424 p4p, 1054 weight class) and Champ Johnson (ranked 174 p4p, 132 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Champ Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 40 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Graves.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Graves avoids it easily.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Graves manages to pass to side control.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Graves stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Graves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Graves wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Graves is controlling him well.
Graves is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Graves is controlling him
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A cross from Graves lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Graves 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.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Graves slips a jab from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Graves avoids it this time.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves 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.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Graves knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Graves lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Johnson thumps Graves with a low kick.
Johnson cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves slips under a jab from Johnson.
A left lands for Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Graves.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Graves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Graves.
A cross from Johnson lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
After the fight, Champ Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darsin Bleak (ranked 912 p4p, 1658 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 116 p4p, 193 weight class). Bleak comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bleak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bleak wants it to stay on the feet.
Blyad scores with a jab.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Bleak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blyad. Blyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Bleak 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.
Bleak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blyad walks into a straight right hand from Bleak.
Blyad takes one on the button.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blyad looking for submissions off his back.
Blyad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bleak pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bleak tries to control but Blyad wriggling away.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
Bleak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
BOOM! Bleak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bleak is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blyad has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blyad!
Blyad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleak is keeping the position for now.
Blyad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bleak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bleak has escaped and now he's on top!
Blyad working for submissions but it's allowed Bleak to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bleak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bleak working Blyad over with strikes here.
Blyad is in a horrible position here. Bleak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bleak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad is desperately trying to improve his position but Bleak has a good base and remains in mount.
Bleak with a couple of short strikes.
 Blyad is rocked!
Bleak landing strikes from the mount and Blyad is in trouble!
Blyad is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Blyad bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bleak and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 624 p4p, 2194 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 89 p4p, 267 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tepes lV backs off Parker throws a huge counter combo but Tepes lV manages to avoid it all.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Tepes lV pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tepes lV can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
A short left from Parker.
Tepes lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Tepes lV works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tepes lV misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Tepes lV has Parker pressed against the cage.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker tries to clinch but Tepes lV is having none of it.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker drives through and clinches with Tepes lV against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lV is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a right hand that Tepes lV ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes lV also avoids with ease.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker lands a body shot.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tepes lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!
Tepes lV throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Tepes lV tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes lV, pushing him 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!
Tepes lV lands a body punch.
Tepes lV lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tepes lV breaks the clinch.
Parker 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.
Tepes lV throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes lV cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tepes lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker throws a head kick but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker lands with a cross.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
A head kick by Parker misses
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Tepes lV half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Parker looks to land a combination but Tepes lV avoids it well.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Tepes lV displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Tepes lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker defending well as Tepes lV loads up on a big left hand.
Parker tries to clinch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker throws a head kick that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Tepes lV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepes lV looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tepes lV scoring with punches and elbows.
Parker trying to remain calm as Tepes lV controls from the top position.
Tepes lV scoring with punches from side control.
Tepes lV trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parker struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tepes lV fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tepes lV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Parker misses.
Tepes lV dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tepes lV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker tries to clinch there but Tepes lV circles away.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes lV.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes lV's head backwards.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Tepes lV back into the cage.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Tepes lV persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepes lV avoids the head kick by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV misses with a head kick.
Tepes lV lands a front kick.
Tepes lV tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parker is able to avoid easily.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes lV closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parker looks to move to half guard but instead Tepes lV has passed into mount! Damn!
Parker is working to get back to half guard.
Tepes lV with a couple of short strikes.
Tepes lV is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Vlad Tepes lV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes lV lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV landing strikes from the mount.
Parker is working to get back to half guard.
Parker is in a horrible position here. Tepes lV smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Parker regains half guard.
Tepes lV lands strikes from half guard.
Parker trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV slips a nice elbow through Parker's hands, connecting with Parker's forehead.
Tepes lV trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tepes lV seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tepes lV is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.
Parker wants to get back to full guard but Tepes lV has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV avoids the attempt from Parker to control.
Tepes lV trying to control but Parker is having none of it.
Tepes lV 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.
Tepes lV landing punches.
Tepes lV trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound effectively.
Tepes lV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Tepes lV in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Parker taking shots to the head.
Parker is rocked!
Tepes lV connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes lV thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tepes lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Tepes lV misses the target.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Jacob Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes lV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker throws a head kick but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes lV finish him?
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV cracks Parker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Parker falls to his knees and Tepes lV doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
After winning the bout, Vlad Tepes lV thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jacob Parker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 383 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 59 p4p, 200 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pizziconi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pizziconi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pizziconi has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Pizziconi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Cressbeckler, which made it look bad.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi has a takedown stuffed.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pizziconi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cressbeckler was covering up waiting for the punch and Pizziconi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pizziconi pushing down on Cressbeckler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cressbeckler is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Pizziconi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cressbeckler is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Cressbeckler dodges it nicely.
Pizziconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Cressbeckler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pizziconi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cressbeckler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pizziconi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pizziconi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Pizziconi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pizziconi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands a couple of good shots and Cressbeckler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pizziconi lands strikes to the head.
Cressbeckler prevents Pizziconi from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Cressbeckler taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Osmany Pizziconi!
In his post fight interview, Osmany Pizziconi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adlehyde (ranked 1142 p4p, 650 weight class) and Baruto Tonissaar (ranked 132 p4p, 76 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baruto Tonissaar!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adlehyde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Adlehyde misses the target.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adlehyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adlehyde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Adlehyde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adlehyde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adlehyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adlehyde blocks a leg kick.
Adlehyde connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Adlehyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adlehyde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Adlehyde moved out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Tonissaar motions for Adlehyde to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Adlehyde was well out of range.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adlehyde scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Adlehyde's leg. Adlehyde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adlehyde lands with an overhand left.
Adlehyde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adlehyde checks a leg kick nicely.
Adlehyde lands an overhand right.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adlehyde's head.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Adlehyde avoids the punch easily.
Adlehyde scores with a jab to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adlehyde moves away.
Adlehyde connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Adlehyde is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adlehyde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adlehyde staying out of range there.
Jack Adlehyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adlehyde slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Adlehyde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adlehyde.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Adlehyde is wise to it.
Adlehyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Adlehyde misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar defending well as Adlehyde loads up on a big left hand.
Adlehyde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adlehyde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde is looking to counter punch.
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adlehyde's head.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Adlehyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adlehyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Adlehyde saw that one coming.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Adlehyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Adlehyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Adlehyde lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adlehyde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adlehyde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adlehyde connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Adlehyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adlehyde throws out the jab.
Tonissaar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adlehyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Adlehyde's head but Adlehyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adlehyde swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adlehyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonissaar can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adlehyde works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tonissaar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adlehyde has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Adlehyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Adlehyde takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Adlehyde throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Adlehyde misses.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack Adlehyde is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Adlehyde avoids it well.
Adlehyde throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adlehyde connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Adlehyde avoids it easily.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Adlehyde's shoulder, as Adlehyde tries to avoid the shot.
Adlehyde lands a jab to the nose.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Adlehyde down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adlehyde punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde staying out of range there.
Adlehyde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Adlehyde blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Adlehyde finds it's target.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adlehyde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Adlehyde misses with a looping left.
Adlehyde lands a jab to the nose.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Adlehyde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adlehyde checks it well.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adlehyde misses with a straight right.
Adlehyde misses with a few strikes there.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Adlehyde avoids it with no problem.
Adlehyde blocks a low kick nicely.
Adlehyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adlehyde misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Adlehyde dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde walks into a jab.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Adlehyde checks it.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adlehyde lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adlehyde throws out the jab.
Adlehyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Adlehyde avoids it.
Adlehyde scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adlehyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adlehyde moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adlehyde dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Adlehyde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adlehyde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Tonissaar finds it's way through Adlehyde's defenses.
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Adlehyde throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Adlehyde throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adlehyde with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar motions for Adlehyde to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Adlehyde avoids the punch easily.
Adlehyde checks a leg kick.
Adlehyde scores with a body shot.
A big left from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adlehyde throws a right and a left that Tonissaar avoids nicely.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Adlehyde's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Adlehyde strikes.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Adlehyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adlehyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adlehyde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adlehyde throws a big shot that misses.
Adlehyde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Adlehyde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar 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.
Adlehyde lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Adlehyde missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adlehyde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Adlehyde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Adlehyde throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Adlehyde finds it's target.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adlehyde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adlehyde checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack Adlehyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adlehyde scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Adlehyde avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Adlehyde blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Adlehyde is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Adlehyde checks it.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Adlehyde avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Adlehyde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Adlehyde finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Adlehyde throws a shot to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Adlehyde moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde cracks Tonissaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adlehyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adlehyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde thuds his right hand into Tonissaar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Adlehyde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adlehyde 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Adlehyde!
An out of breath Jack Adlehyde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 675 p4p, 765 weight class) and Limu Emu (ranked 72 p4p, 82 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozhkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Emu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozhkov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rozhkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Emu throws a strike but Rozhkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozhkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov won't allow Emu to sweep him here.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov postures up in Emu's guard and throws a big left but Emu blocks it.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Emu keeps moving.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rozhkov passes Emu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rozhkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emu keeps working.
Emu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Emu is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov is taking a breather. Emu 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emu actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emu gets full guard.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Emu keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov is working Emu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rozhkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emu is on top in guard.
Rozhkov wants to sweep here but Emu controlling him for the moment.
Emu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rozhkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emu has managed to get both his arms back between Rozhkov's legs - danger averted.
Emu is stalling in the full guard.
Emu wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.
Emu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rozhkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emu's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozhkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Emu misses.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Emu is quick to defend against it.
Emu misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Emu lands a jab to Rozhkov's midsection.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Emu avoids the punch easily.
Emu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rozhkov counter with a right hand.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emu can do to turn this around?
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Emu slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Emu avoids it easily.
Emu misses with a low kick as Rozhkov jumps back.
That kick from Emu tenderised Rozhkov's leg. Rozhkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emu wants to slow Rozhkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Emu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rozhkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rozhkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Emu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Tarver (ranked 516 p4p, 848 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 25 p4p, 38 weight class). Short is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Antonio Tarver has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tarver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short shoots in and drives through. Tarver sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Short 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.
Tarver wants to clinch up but Short keeps it at a distance.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarver counters by clinching up.
Tarver tries to work over Short's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonio Tarver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
Tarver can't find room to land a body shot as Short controls the action.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Short to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarver.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is leaning against Short and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Short looks winded!
Tarver pushes Short back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarver jumps guard but Short turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Tarver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tarver.
Tarver scores with a hook to the body.
Tarver digs a right hand into Short's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Short's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarver.
Tarver lands a nice uppercut.
Tarver tries to throw a body punch but Short avoids it by throwing Tarver back against the cage.
Tarver is working Short over against the cage.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Tarver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Short.
Tarver lands a body punch.
Tarver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarver pushes Short back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarver cracks Short with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarver lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Tarver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Tarver as the two fighters clinch.
Tarver works on Short's body with a couple of short punches.
Tarver pulls guard successfully.
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into side control.
Tarver wants to control but Short postures up.
Tarver is trying to improve his position.
Tarver is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it.
Tarver is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarver is trying to improve his position.
Tarver is working hard here to advance position.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarver keeps working.
Tarver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tarver is trying to get back to full guard.
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Tarver is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Tarver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Short just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Short backwards.
 It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short prevents a body shot from Tarver.
A right hand to the body from Tarver.
Tarver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Short or not.
Tarver jumps into guard, dragging Short to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Short defends well.
Short looking to pass the guard.
Tarver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short passes Tarver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarver trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Short content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short is trying to control. Tarver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Short working over Tarver with some ground and pound. Tarver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Short is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Short can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarver is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Short misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarver tries to reverse the position but Short maintains control.
Tarver slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarver is looking to control Short's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarver avoid being mounted?
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver taking some punishment here, with Short in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tarver scores with a hook to the body. Short takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
As Short tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Short manages to avoid the attempt.
Short gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarver misses with a left hand
and Short decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
Tarver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
Tarver is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver trying to control the position.
Short slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Short is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tarver looks calm but he's in trouble here. Short gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tarver is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Short lets go of the hold and Tarver can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 110 p4p, 165 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 13 p4p, 18 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Washington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Washington.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adan Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Puno.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puno misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno throws a big counter head kick but Washington avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puno just manages to avoid it.
Puno scores with a push kick.
Puno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washington checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Washington down.
Puno drops Washington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Washington looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Imperial Washington has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a nice body kick.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Washington defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Washington misses with a body punch
and Puno counters with a nice right hand that sends Washington toppling to the canvas! Washington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puno finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Puno dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Washington darts in and clinches Puno up against the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Washington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
Washington trying to control the position but instead, Puno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Washington into the cage.
Puno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Puno misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Adan Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno lands a jab to the nose.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Puno throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Washington slips a straight right by Puno.
Puno swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puno counters with a nice leg kick.
Washington throws a lazy body kick
and Puno counters with an outside leg kick.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
Washington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Washington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adan Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Washington digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Imperial Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
Puno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
Puno feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Washington sprawling to the canvas! Washington rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puno finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno jabs at Washington's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puno drops Washington with a huge uppercut! Washington drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Puno is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Puno!
Adan Puno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 36 p4p, 398 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 7 p4p, 51 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akhtankhanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov cracks Takahashi with a good jab.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi drags the fight down to the ground.
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi looking to control but Akhtankhanov passes into half guard.
Akhtankhanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akhtankhanov is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Akhtankhanov stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov just manages to avoid it.
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!
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akhtankhanov's knee momentarily.
Takahashi defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Takahashi avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Takahashi clinches up with Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov trying to stall but Takahashi improves his position.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Akhtankhanov as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
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!
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoto Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akhtankhanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
I think Akhtankhanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orestes Prometheus (ranked 65 p4p, 98 weight class) and Douglas Sampson (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). Prometheus comes to the cage accompanied by Before I Forget - Slipknot. Sampson has chosen Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orestes Prometheus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Prometheus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sampson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Prometheus.
Sampson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prometheus.
Prometheus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sampson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sampson misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus scores with a hook.
Sampson takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Prometheus misses its intended target.
Sampson misses with a right hand
enabling Prometheus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sampson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prometheus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Prometheus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prometheus missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson misses with a body shot
and Prometheus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prometheus lands a front kick.
Prometheus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sampson's head.
Sampson misses with an uppercut. Prometheus saw that one coming.
And Prometheus counters with a quick kick to the body but Sampson blocks it.
Prometheus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Prometheus.
It looked like Prometheus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prometheus checks the leg kick.
Prometheus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Sampson
and Prometheus counters with a nice uppercut.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prometheus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Prometheus tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus sends Sampson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Prometheus is motioning to the referee to let Sampson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sampson is rocked!
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!
Prometheus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Prometheus - just one landing.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Prometheus counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orestes Prometheus!
Orestes Prometheus retains his heavyweight title!
Orestes Prometheus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Douglas Sampson had this to say: 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.
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