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DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Test LS (ranked 2659 p4p, 2861 weight class) and Gellir Signarsson (ranked 301 p4p, 327 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Test LS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gellir Signarsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LS looks to land a right hand but Signarsson moved out of range.
LS clobbers Signarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LS ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LS cracks a nice hook into Signarsson's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Signarsson.
Signarsson jabs at LS's body.
Signarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LS to score with a decent uppercut.
Test LS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LS throws the left hand but Signarsson avoids the punch easily.
Signarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Gellir Signarsson has been cut.
LS takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Test LS has been cut.
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!
Signarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Signarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LS sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Signarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but LS is just out of range.
LS throws the left hand but Signarsson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Signarsson! But no joy.
LS scores with a jab to the body.
Signarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Signarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by LS.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
LS walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from LS does it's job there.
Signarsson walks into a jab.
Signarsson misses with a straight right.
Signarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LS.
Signarsson defending well as LS loads up on a big left hand.
LS waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Signarsson.
Signarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Signarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but LS is just out of range.
LS throws the left hand but Signarsson avoids the punch easily.
LS throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from LS misses.
Signarsson slips a jab from LS.
It seemed like Signarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Signarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LS.
LS lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Signarsson at a distance.
LS throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Signarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LS connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LS throws a lazy uppercut
and Signarsson counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signarsson clobbers LS with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Signarsson punishes LS's body with a nice straight punch.
Signarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Signarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Signarsson misses with a body shot.
LS misses the shot to the body.
LS ducks under a wild hook from Signarsson.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
Signarsson misses with a looping right.
Signarsson connects with the punch.
LS displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Signarsson throws out the jab.
Signarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Signarsson throws a body punch but LS moves out of range.
LS connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LS throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Signarsson! But no joy.
Signarsson defending well as LS loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LS takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Signarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Signarsson.
LS throws a body punch but Signarsson moves out of range.
Signarsson lands with a hook. LS tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LS misses with a lunging right hand
and Signarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from LS misses.
Signarsson slips under a jab from LS.
Nice straight punches there by LS. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LS.
Signarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LS at a distance.
LS fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Signarsson manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signarsson scores with a jab. LS acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from LS.
Signarsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LS had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
LS takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Signarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LS throws a poor cross that misses
and LS takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 LS is rocked!
LS dodges the punch combination from Signarsson.
Oh LS is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signarsson misses with a wild body shot.
LS seems to have got his legs back now.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
Signarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Signarsson looks to land a left hand but LS moved out of range nicely.
Signarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Signarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
LS keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LS drops down looking for a counter takedown but Signarsson sprawls and moves away.
Signarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LS throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Signarsson punishes LS's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from LS.
LS throws a body shot but no joy.
Signarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Signarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LS.
LS ducks under a wild hook from Signarsson.
LS looks to land a left hand but Signarsson moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Signarsson! But no joy.
LS misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gellir Signarsson will probably get the nod.
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!
LS swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Signarsson.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from LS.
Signarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Signarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Signarsson throws an overhand right that lands on LS's shoulder, as LS tries to avoid the shot.
Signarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Signarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LS misses with a lunging right hand
and Signarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Signarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LS.
Signarsson digs a good hook to LS's body.
A punch combination from LS misses.
A jab from LS misses.
Gellir Signarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Signarsson misses with a straight left.
Signarsson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Signarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LS stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LS misses with a wild body shot.
Signarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Signarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Signarsson cracks LS with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from LS.
Signarsson lands with a hook. LS tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Signarsson throws a shot from downtown. LS moves away and avoids it.
LS ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LS misses with a left hand
enabling Signarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
LS throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Signarsson moves out of range as LS strikes.
Signarsson needs to keep his hands up - LS had a free shot at his head there.
Signarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LS.
Signarsson lands with a nice body punch.
LS uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Signarsson.
Signarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LS looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Signarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LS.
LS has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
LS misses with an uppercut. Signarsson saw that one coming.
Signarsson cracks LS with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LS misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LS misses with a jab to the body
and Signarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Signarsson moves out of range as LS strikes.
Signarsson connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Signarsson. Beautiful body shot.
LS swats away the attempt to clinch by Signarsson.
Signarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LS.
Signarsson throws a hook to the side of LS's head but LS sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Signarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LS.
LS swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Signarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Signarsson throws a looping overhand right but LS ducks down to avoid it.
LS misses with a right hand
and Signarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LS throws a body punch but Signarsson moves out of range.
Signarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and LS counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Signarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from LS misses.
Signarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Signarsson closes the distance and clinches.
LS lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LS blocking some punches.
LS blocks an uppercut.
LS blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Signarsson can't find room to land a body shot as LS controls the action.
Signarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Signarsson pushes LS back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LS has a couple of punches blocked by Signarsson.
LS lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signarsson can't find room to land a body shot as LS controls the action.
LS tries to work over Signarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Signarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but LS uses good head movement to avoid it.
Signarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by LS.
A short uppercut from LS.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signarsson misses with a body punch.
Signarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LS gets through Signarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Signarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LS escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LS scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gellir Signarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! LS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
LS connects with a looping right hand.
Test LS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Signarsson instigates a clinch.
Signarsson wants to stall.
Signarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but LS uses good head movement to avoid it.
LS lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LS blocks an uppercut.
LS throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Signarssons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Signarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as LS controls his hands.
LS can't find room to land a body shot as Signarsson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Signarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LS lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Signarsson.
LS swings wildly with an uppercut but Signarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Signarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LS blocks a body shot from Signarsson.
LS lands with a right to the head.
LS struggles to land a body shot inside as Signarsson controls his hands.
Signarsson misses with a body punch.
LS manages to break the clinch.
LS misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Signarsson.
Signarsson connects with a body shot.
LS misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LS misses with a body shot.
LS loads up on a big right hand but Signarsson slips the punch.
Signarsson misses with a hook.
Signarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Signarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping LS under the eye.
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!
Signarsson slips under a jab.
LS looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Signarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Signarsson throws a looping overhand right but LS ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Signarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LS connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Signarsson momentarily.
Signarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LS, as that shot connected.
Signarsson lands an overhand right.
LS takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LS missing with a left hand there. Signarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Signarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LS lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from LS misses.
A little jabbing left from Signarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LS throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Signarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Signarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from LS lands.
LS takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LS swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Signarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Signarsson cracks a nice hook into LS's ribs.
LS looks to land a right hand but Signarsson moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LS tries to move into range but Signarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Signarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but LS is just out of range.
LS appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Signarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LS lands with a nice body punch.
LS lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signarsson drops LS with a naaaaasty hook - LS is in real trouble here! Signarsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gellir Signarsson!
Gellir Signarsson made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE™ in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 2388 p4p, 2248 weight class) and Stuart Burrows (ranked 174 p4p, 166 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ostrowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Burrows comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Baba O'Riley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stuart Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A big right from Ostrowski misses.
Burrows feints the counter takedown.
Ostrowski misses the jab.
Burrows tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ostrowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostrowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Ostrowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Ostrowski has wrist control.
Ostrowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Ostrowski has wrist control.
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Burrows isn't so interested in that idea.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows prevents Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows throws a sloppy strike and Ostrowski has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Burrows is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ostrowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Agnieszka Ostrowski!
After the big win, Agnieszka Ostrowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Reaper (ranked 2137 p4p, 3311 weight class) and Dale Doback (ranked 244 p4p, 362 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dale Doback!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doback tries to clinch up but Reaper circles away and keeps his distance.
Doback moves into the clinch.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Doback is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reaper is leaning against Doback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reaper.
Doback working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper letting Doback take a breather here.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback lands a right hand.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doback.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper lands a shot to the body.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback lands a right hand.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
A short uppercut from Reaper.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Doback tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Doback tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper lands a shot to the body.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Doback.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper prevents Doback from breaking the clinch.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper dominated that round.
That's time! Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.
Reaper has managed to clinch.
Jake Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback cracks Reaper with a nice body shot.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Doback.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reaper.
A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper works on Doback's body with a couple of short punches.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
A short left from Doback.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doback or not.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Doback.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Reaper back against the cage.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doback misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands an uppercut.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Good body shot from Doback.
Doback misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Doback working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Doback looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Doback.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Doback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reaper as Doback tries to tie him up.
Doback breaks from the clinch.
Doback forces Reaper back against the cage and clinches.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Doback.
Reaper pushes Doback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Doback.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doback.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dale Doback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Reaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Doback releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper thinks about countering with a head kick.
Doback wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Reaper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reaper throws a head kick but Doback moves out of range.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reaper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reaper throws a series of strikes that have Doback backpedaling.
Doback closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback stalling.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Reaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reaper digs a right hand into Doback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doback's gas tank.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Doback lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Doback tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
A short body shot lands from Reaper as the two fighters clinch.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doback lands with a left to the head.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback lands a body punch.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Doback cracks Reaper with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doback blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback stalling the fight.
Doback breaks from the clinch.
Reaper scores with a head kick.
Jake Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper walks into a jab.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback rushes Reaper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
Doback working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dale Doback.
I think Doback 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 Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gotan Wasselach (ranked 493 p4p, 713 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 65 p4p, 100 weight class). Wasselach comes to the cage accompanied by Time Is On My Side by Maze. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gotan Wasselach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Wasselach misses
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.
Wasselach throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalime throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lalime misses with a straight left.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lalime counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lalime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wasselach lands a head kick!
Wasselach misses with a lunging right hand
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut. Lalime saw that one coming.
Lalime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wasselach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasselach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasselach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Wasselach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lalime throws an off balance right hand
and Wasselach counters with a good low kick that Lalime was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalime counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wasselach thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime has managed to clinch.
Wasselach can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Wasselach misses with the head strike.
Wasselach digs a right hand underneath Lalime's ribcage. Lalime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Wasselach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lalime misses with an elbow strike.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Wasselach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wasselach.
Wasselach lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wasselach.
Wasselach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lalime smiles and moves away.
Wasselach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach misses with a head kick.
Lalime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wasselach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lalime wants to counter with a clinch but Wasselach pushes him away.
Lalime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasselach connects with a high kick.
Wasselach misses with a looping left.
Lalime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wasselach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalime! But no joy.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalime is just out of range.
As Wasselach backs off Lalime throws a huge counter combo but Wasselach manages to avoid it all.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lalime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalime blocks a head kick by Wasselach.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasselach clinches up against the cage.
Lalime missing with knees to the body.
Wasselach blocking some punches.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wasselach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wasselachs head.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gotan Wasselach's cut is getting worse.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lalime just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wasselach. That's going to slow Lalime down.
Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lalime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wasselach.
Wasselach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lalime's sensitive parts.
Lalime lands a glancing blow to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalime! But no joy.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach lands with a cross.
Lalime drops his hands momentarily and Wasselach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wasselach motions for Lalime to come forward. Wasselach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasselach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lalime to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasselach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lalime let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wasselach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lalime stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lalime 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.
Wasselach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.
Wasselach lands a jab to the head.
Wasselach throws a lazy head kick
and Lalime counters with a straight right hand.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Lalime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach throws an off balance right hand
and Lalime counters with a nice right hand that sends Wasselach toppling to the canvas! Wasselach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lalime finish him?!
Wasselach is rocked!
Gotan Wasselach's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach throws a leg kick
and Lalime counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 585 p4p, 486 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 80 p4p, 63 weight class). Kersikov I I comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
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.
Shifter scores with a takedown into Kersikov I I's guard.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov I I swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov I I slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.
Shifter working for a triangle but Kersikov I I defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov I I doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov I I manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov I I passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov I I pulls his head out easily.
Shifter missing with punches from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov I I pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov I I prevents Shifter from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov I I prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Kersikov I I knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shifter on the ground.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov I I trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Kersikov I I pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov I I stacks Shifter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov I I!
Kersikov I I decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shifter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov I I is fending him off so far but Shifter persists. Nope, Kersikov I I circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Kersikov I I.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov I I misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter fails with the takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov I I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shifter.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shifter shoots and misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shifter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov I I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shifter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a right hand to the body.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter with a poor takedown
enabling Kersikov I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shifter misses with a takedown
and Shifter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov I I counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shifter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov I I avoids it really well and circles away.
Shifter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov I I circles away.
Kersikov I I tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shifter manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter goes for a double leg but Kersikov I I avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov I I continues to drive forward.
Kersikov I I tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shifter manages to circle out of the way.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov I I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shifter.
Kersikov I I was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shifter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Kersikov I I sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov I I tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shifter manages to circle out of the way.
Shape Shifter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shifter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shifter or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov I I, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kersikov I I dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov I I tries to sprawl out of it but Shifter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov I I manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov I I was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shifter with a poor takedown
and Kersikov I I cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov I I pushes Shifter off and gets back to his feet.
Shifter moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov I I.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Shifter.
Shifter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov I I lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov I I fails to land.
Shifter is working for takedown but Kersikov I I is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kersikov I I to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov I I has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shifter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov I I lands a left hand.
Kersikov I I is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shifter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov I I is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov I I lands a hook that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
 Shifter is rocked!
Kersikov I I is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kersikov I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shifter is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Kersikov I I drops Shifter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shifter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kersikov I I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vitali Kersikov I I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov I I.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shifter's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shifter drops to his knees and Kersikov I I pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kersikov I I!
A victorious Vitali Kersikov I I thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Blaydes (ranked 140 p4p, 204 weight class) and Alexander Lincoln (ranked 17 p4p, 27 weight class). Blaydes's entrance music is Black Sunshine - White Zombie. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lincoln 's choice of entrance music: Sgt MacKenzie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaydes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blaydes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
It looked like Blaydes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lincoln .
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln misses with a body kick.
Lincoln throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Blaydes tries to counter with a takedown but Lincoln is quick to defend against it.
Lincoln uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaydes shoots in and drives through. Lincoln sprawls well.
Lincoln lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaydes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincoln thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been informed that Lincoln has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice jab there from Lincoln .
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!
Lincoln tests Blaydes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
A little feinted left hand from Blaydes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincoln feints and then cracks Blaydes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaydes down.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
Blaydes looks for a takedown but Lincoln sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lincoln bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaydes's head.
Blaydes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaydes throws a solid leg kick but Lincoln takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaydes.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand
so Blaydes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lincoln is looking to stand back up but Blaydes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lincoln .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln is trying to stand back up but Blaydes is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Lincoln 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lincoln trying to control here.
Blaydes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lincoln trying to control here.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Lincoln 's hands, connecting with Lincoln 's forehead.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as Blaydes sits in half guard.
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln wants to control the action here but instead Blaydes manages to pass to full mount!
Lincoln really wants to buck Blaydes off and get back to his feet.
Lincoln is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lincoln is still trying to improve position.
Lincoln in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Lincoln wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to lock up and control but Blaydes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blaydes 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.
Blaydes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Lincoln keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Blaydes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lincoln quickly recovers to half guard.
Blaydes winds up and cracks Lincoln with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln pushes Blaydes off but Blaydes dives into side control.
Blaydes is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lincoln is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blaydes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lincoln parries the strikes from Blaydes easily there. Blaydes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lincoln to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard.
Blaydes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes postures up.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincoln can do to turn this around?
Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lincoln to see if he's OK.
Lincoln is trying to improve his position.
Lincoln is pushing Blaydes's head away, looking to escape. Blaydes manages to hold on to the position though.
Lincoln is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Lincoln pushes Blaydes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaydes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes lands an elbow.
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blaydes working the ground and pound.
Blaydes working away.
Blaydes cracks Lincoln with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lincoln tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes landing strikes.
Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lincoln to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes cracks Lincoln with a big right hand but Lincoln just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes cracks Lincoln with a big elbow.
Lincoln is looking to regain half guard here but Blaydes keeps moving and retains side control.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaydes scores with punches from side control.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes postures up.
Lincoln tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blaydes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
Blaydes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes scoring with punches and elbows.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Blaydes lands a few punches from side control.
Lincoln sneaks out the side door and pushes Blaydes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Alexander Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Lincoln moved away.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
As Lincoln tries to get set, Blaydes tries to push him back and clinch up but Lincoln manages to avoid the attempt.
Blaydes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaydes gets a takedown into half guard.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet.
Blaydes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blaydes lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blaydes lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Lincoln , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaydes prevents Lincoln from standing back up.
Blaydes is trying to control the action in half guard but Lincoln is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Lincoln 's hands, connecting with Lincoln 's forehead.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Lincoln 's head.
Lincoln wants to get back to full guard.
Blaydes wants to control but Lincoln is keeping him busy.
Lincoln keeping control of the position.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blaydes not doing much here.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaydes 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.
Lincoln tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes working over Lincoln with some ground and pound. Lincoln looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaydes passes to full mount!
Blaydes is landing with some decent strikes but Lincoln is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blaydes landing punches.
Lincoln tries to reverse the position but Blaydes maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lincoln is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Blaydes! Lincoln is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
A very excited looking Oscar Blaydes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 617 p4p, 620 weight class) and Kane Thoupos (ranked 82 p4p, 83 weight class). Thoupos has chosen 151 Rum - JID as his entrance music. John Wick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kane Thoupos's chin.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos counters with a body kick.
Wick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thoupos tries a head kick but it misses.
As Thoupos tries to get set, Wick tries to push him back and clinch up but Thoupos manages to avoid the attempt.
Thoupos scores with a punch to the head.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Thoupos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick thuds a left hand into Thoupos's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick throws an overhand right that lands on Thoupos's shoulder, as Thoupos tries to avoid the shot.
Thoupos 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.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoupos lands a nice looking body shot.
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thoupos misses with a low kick.
Wick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wick connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Wick misses
enabling Thoupos to counter with a crisp jab.
Wick thows a leg kick but Thoupos checks it
and Thoupos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoupos checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoupos looks for the body kick but Wick saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wick.
Thoupos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick lands a jab to the head.
Wick throws a combination that misses
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick ducks into an uppercut from Thoupos and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Thoupos!
A relieved looking Kane Thoupos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 286 p4p, 303 weight class) and Kotaro Asakura (ranked 19 p4p, 20 weight class). Kruth comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. Asakura has chosen Venom by $ B as his entrance music. 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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotaro Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruth shoots in for a double leg but Asakura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head.
Kruth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruth lands in his opponent's guard.
Asakura kicks Kruth off and gets to his feet.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Kruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Kruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asakura was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asakura for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asakura can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asakura wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
Kruth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asakura is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asakura trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up.
Asakura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kruth trying to mount his opponent but Asakura defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruth trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kruth controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kruth prevents Asakura from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Asakura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruth is trying for a kimura here. Asakura looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kruth wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 139 p4p, 235 weight class) and Pablo De Geno (ranked 10 p4p, 18 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Stepdad- Eminem. De Geno has chosen DE MEXICO SONG as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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34 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno connects with a leg kick.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Geno.
De Geno clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but De Geno is quick to defend against it.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene scores with the left hand. De Geno knows he should have avoided that one.
De Geno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by De Geno - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
Greene closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Geno quickly recovers to half guard.
Greene stops De Geno from getting back to his feet.
De Geno wants to stand back up but Greene manages to pass into side control.
De Geno throws Greene to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from De Geno misses.
De Geno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Greene blocks the low kick.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Greene has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Geno scores with a leg kick.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Geno sprawls and moves away.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
De Geno is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Geno is looking to score with low kicks.
De Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Geno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Geno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown. De Geno fights it but they end up in guard.
De Geno pushes Greene off and gets back to his feet.
De Geno throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Geno defends it nicely.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Geno!
De Geno is looking to get back to his feet here but Greene is keeping cool and he's managed to take De Geno's back.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet.
De Geno is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Greene looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet but Greene has full control of the position and if anything, De Geno has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Greene working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene is looking for the choke from the back position but De Geno is controlling his hands well.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Greene tries to get the hooks in deep but De Geno pushed the leg off.
Greene is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Geno is defending well though. Greene let's go of the attempt for now.
Greene looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene looking to break De Geno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Geno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Greene will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but De Geno avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno misses with a hook.
De Geno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
De Geno throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
De Geno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Geno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
De Geno is looking to clinch.
Greene tries for a takedown but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Geno misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by De Geno.
De Geno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Geno misses with a leg kick.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by De Geno.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
De Geno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene shoots in and drives through. De Geno sprawls well.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from De Geno misses.
Greene slips a straight right by De Geno.
De Geno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
De Geno scoring well with a low kick there.
Pablo De Geno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
De Geno looks to throw a body kick
and Greene counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Geno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greene is controlling him well.
Greene tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greene has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno pushes Greene away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greene gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but De Geno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Geno throws Greene to one side and escapes!
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene moves out of range of the leg kick from De Geno.
Greene throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Geno wants it to stay on the feet.
De Geno throws a shot to the body.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno throws a body kick that misses
and Greene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Geno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Greene off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but De Geno is quick to defend against it.
De Geno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Geno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Geno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Geno lands a front kick.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Greene tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
De Geno throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Geno but De Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Geno raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Geno but De Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Geno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
De Geno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene shoots in and drives through. De Geno sprawls well.
De Geno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
De Geno with a hook.
De Geno 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.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Greene avoids the body shot from De Geno.
De Geno swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but De Geno avoids it well and moves away.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Geno stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but De Geno is quick to defend against it.
De Geno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greene. That did some damage!
De Geno is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Geno.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Geno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Geno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Geno lands with a nice body punch.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
De Geno misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Geno is looking to get back to is feet but Greene passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but De Geno is defending well.
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but De Geno is defending well.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but De Geno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno pushes Greene away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greene gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Geno being controlled for a moment.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet.
Greene trying to control the action but De Geno is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Geno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Greene wants to control but De Geno is keeping him busy.
De Geno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but De Geno is defending well.
De Geno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Geno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Geno.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Geno.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but De Geno avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Greene fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Geno, pushing him back against the cage.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Geno working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
A short right from De Geno.
Greene pulls guard successfully.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene is controlling his posture from full guard.
De Geno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Geno has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
De Geno wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Geno has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
De Geno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.
Greene working for submissions but it's allowed De Geno to get to half guard.
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno stands up from half guard.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Greene scores with a one two! De Geno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Geno!
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
De Geno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greene throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Geno was covering up waiting for the punch and Greene finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but De Geno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Geno is looking to stand up but Greene isn't so interested in that idea.
Greene drops back looking for a leg! De Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Geno manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into De Geno's guard.
Greene prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Geno with a nice calf kick.
Greene walks into a straight right hand from De Geno.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Geno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Geno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greene is in De Geno's guard.
De Geno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene jumps guard but De Geno stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from De Geno.
Greene tries to pull guard but De Geno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Geno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but De Geno avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Greene is trying to pull guard but De Geno has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from De Geno as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from De Geno on the inside.
De Geno lands with a short shot to the head.
De Geno struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
De Geno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Geno smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by De Geno.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
De Geno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
A jab from Greene misses.
De Geno scores with a three punch combo!
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown. De Geno fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene wants to control from the top but De Geno keeps moving.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but De Geno is retaining full guard.
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Geno manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Geno misses with a few strikes there.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Geno sprawls and moves away.
Greene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
De Geno with a nice calf kick.
De Geno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greene's head backwards.
Greene 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.
De Geno misses with a hook.
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
De Geno throws a shot to the body.
Greene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Geno's guard.
Greene drops back looking for a leg! De Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Geno manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into De Geno's guard.
De Geno has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Greene has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene pulls guard effortlessly.
De Geno wants to stand and escape but instead Greene has hit a sweep and he's now on top in 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!
De Geno is looking to stand up but Greene isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Geno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene drops back looking for a leg! De Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Geno manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into De Geno's guard.
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo De Geno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Geno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo De Geno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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