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BANZAI COMBAT 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scabs McGee (ranked 25192 p4p, 5197 weight class) and Logan McIntyre (ranked 545 p4p, 486 weight class). Scabs McGee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scabs McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGee wants to clinch up but McIntyre keeps it at a distance.
McIntyre tries to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGee sprawls well. McGee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McIntyre gets slowly back to his feet.
McIntyre circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from McIntyre. McIntyre gets slowly back to his feet.
McGee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntyre misses with a takedown attempt - McGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scabs McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan McIntyre.
McGee wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre shoots for a double leg takedown but McGee sprawls well. He's pushed McIntyre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McIntyre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGee wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee tries to move into range but McIntyre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McIntyre closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
McGee is trying to break free.
McIntyre wants a takedown.
McIntyre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGee's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on McGee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McIntyre jumps into guard, dragging McGee to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre looking for a sweep. Not yet McIntyre, not yet.
McGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McIntyre has a closed guard, preventing McGee from standing up.
McGee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McGee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McIntyre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGee's guard.
McIntyre has gone for a leg lock! McGee slips out almost immediately though and dives into McIntyre's guard.
McGee wants to stand but McIntyre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre has his hands on McGee's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY MONTREAL inform us that McIntyre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to get up but he can't break McIntyre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McIntyre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGee's guard.
McIntyre advances position into side control!
McIntyre controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee prevents McIntyre from improving position.
McIntyre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGee's shoulder. That is not cool.
McIntyre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McIntyre throws an elbow but McGee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McIntyre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McIntyre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McIntyre throws out a counter right but McGee avoids it with no problem.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McIntyre circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
McIntyre keeps McGee at a distance using the push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIntyre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGee is fending him off so far but McIntyre persists. Nope, McGee circles away and we're back to standing.
McIntyre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGee swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McIntyre.
Scabs McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan McIntyre.
McIntyre tries for a takedown but McGee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McIntyre shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but McIntyre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to clinch up but McIntyre circles away and keeps his distance.
McIntyre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McIntyre is breathing heavily.
McGee wants to clinch
and McIntyre counters with a left and a right that stings McGee.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIntyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McIntyre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McGee wants to clinch.
McIntyre circles away from the clinch attempt.
McIntyre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGee with a body shot.
McIntyre swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McIntyre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee wants to clinch up but McIntyre keeps it at a distance.
Logan McIntyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee leaves McIntyre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McGee wants to clinch up but McIntyre keeps it at a distance.
McIntyre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGee swivels and escapes.
McGee is looking to clinch.
Scabs McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIntyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee wants to clinch but McIntyre slips to the side
and McIntyre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but McIntyre pushes him off.
McIntyre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee wants to clinch up but McIntyre keeps it at a distance.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McIntyre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre feints a counter leg kick.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntyre keeps the fight on the outside.
McIntyre unleashes a big counter combination but McGee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scabs McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntyre shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIntyre rushes McGee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGee wants to break the clinch but can't.
McIntyre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McIntyre prevents McGee from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McIntyre jumps guard but McGee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McIntyre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McIntyre has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McIntyre can't get the takedown.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but McIntyre has double underhooks.
McGee has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but McIntyre has the dominant position.
McGee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee is trying to push McIntyre away but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGee can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIntyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
McIntyre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGee is looking to clinch but McIntyre is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGee is looking to clinch but McIntyre is avoiding it.
McIntyre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but McIntyre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McIntyre counters with a three punch combo that has McGee backing up. McGee nods at McIntyre to acknowledge the strikes.
McIntyre keeps the fight on the outside.
McIntyre tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McGee wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
Logan McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIntyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McIntyre dives in and grabs McGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes down on McIntyre's head and hops out.
McIntyre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee tries to clinch up but McIntyre circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McIntyre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McIntyre circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
McIntyre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McGee wants to clinch up but McIntyre keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee leaves McIntyre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scabs McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan McIntyre.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McIntyre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but McIntyre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McIntyre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee tries to clinch but McIntyre is having none of it.
McGee tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
McGee wants to clinch up but McIntyre keeps it at a distance.
McIntyre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGee is fending him off so far but McIntyre persists. Nope, McGee circles away and we're back to standing.
McIntyre circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but McIntyre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McIntyre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McIntyre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGee with a body shot.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch up but McIntyre circles away and keeps his distance.
McIntyre takes the fight into the clinch.
McIntyre tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but McIntyre has double underhooks.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but McIntyre won't allow it.
McIntyre stalling against the cage.
McGee wants to break free but McIntyre has control.
McIntyre is stalling here.
McGee has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
McIntyre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGee after a bit of a struggle.
McIntyre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGee's efforts to push away.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee can't break the clinch.
McGee has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
McIntyre has McGee pressed against the cage, preventing McGee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McIntyre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee wants to clinch up but McIntyre keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIntyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McIntyre.
Scabs McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan McIntyre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McIntyre swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McIntyre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan McIntyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daichi Tanaka (ranked 5126 p4p, 5318 weight class) and Ilia Topuria (ranked 331 p4p, 341 weight class). Ilia Topuria will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daichi Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilia Topuria!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topuria has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Topuria takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Topuria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Topuria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Topuria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Topuria.
Topuria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanaka attempts a counter takedown but Topuria avoids it well and moves away.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Topuria moves out of range easily.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Topuria saw that one coming.
Topuria keeps the fight on the outside.
Topuria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanaka, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Topuria to keep the fight standing.
Topuria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Topuria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tanaka as Topuria shoots in.
Tanaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Topuria sprawls and moves away.
Daichi Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Topuria.
Topuria moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka decides to pull guard.
Tanaka pulls Topuria in close to prevent any damage.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topuria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Topuria is still trying to improve position.
Tanaka seems keen to control Topuria's posture.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Topuria controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka is controlling Topuria's posture.
Topuria wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topuria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tanaka cracks Topuria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Topuria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Topuria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Topuria ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Topuria ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Topuria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Topuria won't allow it.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
Topuria lying in Tanaka's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tanaka decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Topuria taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Tanaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 5182 p4p, 4845 weight class) and Jerome Archer (ranked 490 p4p, 475 weight class). Archer has chosen Whip Your Head as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Archer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Archer moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer cracks Drago with an uppercut from hell and Drago crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Archer's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Drago is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer stands up over Drago, holding on to his feet. Archer throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Drago is out cold! Archer lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Archer!
Post fight, Jerome Archer took to the microphone: 'The real question is who gonna stop me.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Necro (ranked 4603 p4p, 4788 weight class) and Chain Gables (ranked 286 p4p, 291 weight class). Chain Gables struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Necro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chain Gables!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gables will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Necro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Necro throws a leg kick
and Gables decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Necro's guard.
Gables looking to pass the guard.
Gables slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gables trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necro's guard.
Necro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gables slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gables seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Necro is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Necro is staying active underneath Gables, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gables passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Necro!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Necro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Necro trying to control but Gables is working from the bottom.
Gables is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Necro wants to control from the top but Gables keeps moving.
Gables is pulling down on Necro's head. It's preventing any offense from Necro, at least for the moment.
Gables is looking to cinch up a triangle. Necro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gables's body to avoid the submission. Gables has instead reached around Necro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gables arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chain Gables!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaquan Johnson (ranked 4914 p4p, 4097 weight class) and Bashira Aya (ranked 319 p4p, 266 weight class). The key to victory for Jaquan Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaquan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bashira Aya!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aya clinches.
Aya is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Aya tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Aya keeps him there for the moment.
Aya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aya tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Aya is controlling the position.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Aya passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Aya is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aya on the ground.
Aya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Aya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Aya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Aya trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Aya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Aya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Aya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Aya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aya looks winded!
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aya controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Aya isn't so interested in that idea.
Aya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aya is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aya moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Aya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Aya.
Aya happy to just control the position for now.
Aya wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Aya has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aya has got one arm under Johnson's chin. This could be trouble... Johnson trying to control the other hand but Aya gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Johnson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bashira Aya!
A less than humble Bashira Aya misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between God Sven (ranked 4112 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Mike Byson (ranked 414 p4p, 413 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, God Sven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Byson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sven is looking for a sweep. Byson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sven controlling the position well.
Sven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sven tries to get out of the position.
Byson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sven tries to roll over but Byson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sven to get to his feet.
Sven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sven scores with a jab. Byson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sven jabs at Byson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sven shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Byson eats them both and turns towards Sven to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sven lands with a straight right. Byson didn't see that one coming.
Sven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byson.
Sven digs a good body shot into Byson's ribs.
Byson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byson looks winded!
Sven is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Byson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Byson stands up.
Sven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sven lands a jab-cross combination.
 Byson is rocked!
Sven fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Byson square on the jaw! Damn, Byson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). God Sven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halo Halo (ranked 4079 p4p, 4078 weight class) and Reid Raider (ranked 439 p4p, 437 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Halo Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reid Raider!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Raider ducks down to avoid it.
Halo misses with a hook. Raider ducked under it nicely.
Raider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raider wants to clinch up but Halo keeps it at a distance.
Raider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Raider moves to clinch but Halo breaks away
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Raider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raider is looking for a triangle but Halo pushes his legs off easily.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo pushing down on Raider's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raider is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raider avoid being mounted?
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Raider defends the submission attempt.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is taking a breather. Raider 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.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Raider defending well.
Raider flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raider on the ground.
Raider makes his way to full guard, as Halo worked for a kimura.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Raider is keeping the position.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Raider keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raider controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo stays in close to Raider's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halo stands and throws Raider's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Raider's face as Halo controls the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Raider has eaten all the pies!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Halo Halo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Raider shoots for a takedown but Halo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raider tries for a takedown but Halo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Raider shoots in.
Halo Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reid Raider.
Raider throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raider scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raider prevents Halo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo moves into full guard.
Raider is breathing heavily.
Halo pulls Raider in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raider is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raider is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Raider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halo swings for the body but Raider moves out of range.
Raider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raider's guard.
Raider keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control but Raider is keeping him busy.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Raider defends it.
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Halo Halo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raider defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raider.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Raider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raider doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raider!
Raider is not content to let Halo control the position.
Raider defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raider tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo taking a breather here.
Halo tries to move to full mount but Raider actually manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raider won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Raider is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raider avoid being mounted?
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halo controlling the action here.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raider keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Halo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raider slips a jab from Halo.
Halo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raider was covering up waiting for the punch and Halo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raider trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Raider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raider has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raider is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halo 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halo Halo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hopkins (ranked 3947 p4p, 4084 weight class) and Brandy Vera (ranked 427 p4p, 435 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandy Vera!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera feints a counter leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Hopkins has knocked Vera down with a huge combo! Hopkins steps away and waves a wobbly Vera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Brandy Vera has been cut.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vera throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Vera's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Hopkins both land. Nice combination.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Vera got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hopkins presses forward with punches and knees until Vera stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Vera closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinan Vrases (ranked 3800 p4p, 4096 weight class) and Haya Mi (ranked 395 p4p, 424 weight class). Haya Mi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sinan Vrases's chin.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Vrases!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haya Mi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Vrases.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Mi looks winded!
Mi is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mi tries to stall but Vrases uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mi jumps guard but Vrases stands there with Mi around his waist. Mi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Come on Vrases - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Mi takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Haya Mi has been cut.
Mi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases has Mi pressed against the cage.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mi being controlled against the cage.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Mi won't want to take too many of those.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vrases.
Vrases stalls.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Vrases stalls.
Vrases pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vrases seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Vrases dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mi wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Vrases stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vrases - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sinan Vrases.
Vrases moves into range and clinches up with Mi.
Vrases dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vrases stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vrases for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haya Mi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mi tries to keep at a distance but Vrases has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mi is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mi can do to turn this around?
Vrases just leaning against Mi, taking a breather.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Mi is breathing heavily.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases leaning against his opponent.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases has Mi pressed against the cage.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Mi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mi is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrases slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Mi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Sinan Vrases has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Mi won't want to take too many of those.
Mi jumps guard but Vrases stands there with Mi around his waist. Mi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haya Mi.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Vrases is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrases has Mi pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vrases.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haya Mi's cut.
That's time! Vrases's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vrases closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi stalling in the clinch but Vrases improves position.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mi wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrases won't allow it.
Vrases manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrases landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Mi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Mi is blocking nicely.
Vrases displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mi up against the cage.
Mi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Mi is blocking nicely.
Vrases working Mi over with knees to the body.
Vrases landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrases using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrases taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mi's face.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Mi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrases is defending well.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mi takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vrases prevents the takedown attempt.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haya Mi.
Vrases avoiding damage as Mi throws knees to the body.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Mi's ribcage.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Mi has Vrases pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrases manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Mi blocks it.
Sinan Vrases is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrases controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrases stalling.
Vrases pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mi is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinan Vrases showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vrases 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinan Vrases!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Sloane (ranked 3927 p4p, 3701 weight class) and Enoc Solves Torres (ranked 420 p4p, 397 weight class). Enoc Solves Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Sloane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enoc Solves Torres!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sloane.
Torres blocks the body kick.
Sloane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloane moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Sloane tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloane drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
Sloane has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sloane tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Sloane presses Torres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Sloane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sloane blocks an elbow strike from Torres.
Torres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sloane avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Sloane.
Sloane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sloane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sloane could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sloane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sloane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Sloane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Sloane.
Sloane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torres or not.
A short right from Sloane.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sloane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A short uppercut from Sloane.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sloane.
Sloane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Sloane can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Sloane misses with some punches.
Sloane blocks an uppercut.
Sloane scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloane scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Sloane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Torres blocks an elbow strike from Sloane.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sloane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
Torres is rocked!
Sloane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Sloane finish him?
Torres blocking some punches.
Sloane misses with some punches.
Sloane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sloane throws a head punch that misses.
Sloane throws a head punch that misses.
Sloane creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Torres! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Sloane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Sloane!
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