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BANZAI COMBAT 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Price (ranked 25199 p4p, 5373 weight class) and Roundel Scoot (ranked 554 p4p, 514 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roundel Scoot!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Scoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scoot staying out of range there.
Scoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Scoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Price's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Price throws a right hand that Scoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Scoot also avoids with ease.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Price takes a swing at Scoot's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Price misses.
Price misses with a body shot.
Price takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price throws a hook but Scoot avoids it easily.
Scoot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scoot! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scoot lands a jab.
Price shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price gets a clinch.
Price manages to break the clinch.
Price clinches up against the cage.
Price slowing the pace effectively.
Scoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Scoot has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
Price keeps control of Scoot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scoot takes a shot to the head.
Price tries to work over Scoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scoot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Price moves into the clinch successfully.
Scoot wants to break free but Price has control.
Price has Scoot pressed against the cage, preventing Scoot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Price creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Price manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scoot lands a jab to the head.
Scoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Price with a nice calf kick.
Scoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scoot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Price takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scoot lunges at Price with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Price's hand.
Donk. Scoot catches Price right on the button with a cross.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Scoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Scoot ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Price bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scoot's head.
Price misses with a straight left.
James Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scoot scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scoot.
Scoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scoot. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scoot has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Scoot blocks the leg kick.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scoot moves away.
Scoot throws out a counter right but Price avoids it with no problem.
Scoot cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs.
Price throws out a loose jab but Scoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Scoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Scoot tries to avoid it.
Price throws a body punch but Scoot moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Scoot misses.
Scoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scoot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Price had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Scoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Scoot scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
Scoot digs a good body shot into Price's ribs.
Price throws a right and a left that Scoot avoids nicely.
Price misses with a body shot.
Price scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scoot scores with a punch to the head.
Scoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Scoot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Price jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scoot checks a low kick from Price.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Price dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Price throws a lazy head kick
and Scoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scoot manages to avoid it.
Price lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Price misses with a looping right.
Scoot throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price moves into range and clinches up with Scoot.
Scoot is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price stalling.
Scoot blocks an uppercut.
Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scoot throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Scoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Price tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scoot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Price throws a series of punches but Scoot moves out of range.
Price misses with a body shot.
As Price backs off Scoot throws a huge counter combo but Price manages to avoid it all.
Scoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Scoot is just out of range.
Scoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Price tries to clinch but Scoot is having none of it.
Scoot works Price's body with a nice hook.
Scoot punishes Price's body with a nice straight punch.
Price scores with a hook.
Price takes a swing at Scoot's ribcage but misses.
Scoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Price wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Scoot slips the punch.
Scoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Price misses.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scoot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Price jabs Scoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scoot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scoot avoids the body shot from Price.
Scoot scores with a jab. Price acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scoot can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Scoot.
Scoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price misses with a hook.
Scoot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Price on the side of the head.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Scoot saw it coming and moves away.
Scoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scoot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scoot throws a series of strikes that have Price backpedaling.
Price with the inside leg kick.
Scoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Scoot avoids the head kick by Price.
Price swings for the body but Scoot moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Scoot. Beautiful body shot.
Scoot digs a good hook to Price's body.
A jab from Price misses.
Price lands a right hook to the body.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
Scoot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Scoot cracks Price with a good jab.
Scoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scoot misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scoot throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Scoot lands a nice looking body shot.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scoot.
Scoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Scoot slips under a jab from Price.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Scoot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Price misses with a straight left.
Scoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Scoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scoot ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Scoot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roundel Scoot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Price on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Price scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Price.
Scoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Scoot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Price lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Price throws a right and a left that Scoot avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scoot staying out of range there.
Scoot lands a body shot.
Scoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Scoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Scoot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scoot jabs Price right on the nose. Price blinks but takes it well.
Price throws a leg kick but Scoot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Scoot misses.
Price needs to keep his hands up - Scoot had a free shot at his head there.
Scoot scores with a nice head shot.
Scoot lands with a nice body punch.
Price lands with a nice combination. Scoot backs away looking to recover.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scoot is trying to break the clinch but Price is controlling him.
Price tries a body shot but Scoot blocks it.
Price lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Price.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Scoot.
Scoot wants to break free but Price has control.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Price.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scoot.
Price lands a body shot.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scoot blocks a jab.
Price throws a right and a left that Scoot avoids nicely.
Price throws a leg kick
and Scoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price throws a lazy body kick
and Scoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scoot scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - Scoot circles away.
Price throws a body punch but Scoot moves out of range.
Price tries to clinch there but Scoot circles away.
A nice side step and Scoot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scoot lands with a cross.
Price throws a hook but Scoot blocks it.
Price misses with a hook to the body
letting Scoot counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Scoot.
Price tries to work over Scoot's front leg with a kick but Scoot checks it.
Scoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Price swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
and Scoot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scoot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the body from Price misses
letting Scoot counter with a right hand.
Scoot works Price's body with a nice hook.
Scoot lands with a straight right. Price didn't see that one coming.
Price swings for the body but Scoot moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roundel Scoot.
I think Scoot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roundel Scoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Pace (ranked 25573 p4p, 5515 weight class) and Kasey Crawford (ranked 572 p4p, 548 weight class). Julio Pace has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julio Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasey Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford scores with a one two! Pace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Julio Pace has been cut.
Crawford moves to clinch but Pace breaks away
and Pace counters with a series of strikes. Crawford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crawford 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.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Pace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crawford looks to clinch
and Pace counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawford throws a right and a left that Pace avoids nicely.
Pace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kasey Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crawford moves to clinch but Pace breaks away
and Pace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Crawford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crawford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Pace counter with a right hand.
Pace forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.
Crawford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pace's elbow.
Crawford tries to work over Pace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pace blocking some punches.
Crawford pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford tries a body shot but Pace blocks it.
Crawford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawford taking a breather.
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Crawford wants to clinch
and Pace counters with a left to the body.
Crawford tries to clinch but Pace moves away
and Pace counters with a single leg into guard. Crawford didn't expect that.
Crawford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pace controls the pace.
Pace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pace is pushing down on Crawford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crawford is fighting to maintain full guard but Pace has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pace wants to pass the guard but Crawford is defending well.
Pace is controlling the pace.
Pace tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crawford controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.
Crawford is concentrating on defense, preventing Pace from advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pace is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crawford tries to clinch up.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Pace keeps it at a distance.
Pace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pace counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Pace circles away.
Pace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pace was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Pace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Pace pushes him off.
Pace misses with a two punch combination.
Crawford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pace counters with a three punch combo that has Crawford backing up. Crawford nods at Pace to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawford looks winded!
Pace lands a left and a right that send Crawford crashing to the mat, dazed. Pace thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Crawford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford tries to get into range but Pace steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Crawford! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pace scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Pace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunochi (ranked 5408 p4p, 4644 weight class) and Daichi Iwamoto (ranked 515 p4p, 482 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ippo Makunochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daichi Iwamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Makunochi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iwamoto.
Makunochi jabs at Iwamoto's body.
Iwamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iwamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makunochi slips a jab and a cross from Iwamoto.
Makunochi is looking to counter punch.
Iwamoto rushes Makunochi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Iwamoto tries for a takedown but Makunochi manages to get underhooks.
Makunochi working hard to break the clinch.
Iwamoto tries to pull guard but Makunochi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makunochi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Iwamoto momentarily.
Iwamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwamoto fails with the takedown
enabling Makunochi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ippo Makunochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Iwamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunochi lands a nice looking body shot.
Makunochi connects with a body shot that sends Iwamoto's belly button to the back.
Makunochi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makunochi scores with a hook to the body. Iwamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iwamoto wants to clinch up but Makunochi keeps it at a distance.
Makunochi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iwamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iwamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makunochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makunochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makunochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iwamoto moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makunochi wants to break free but Iwamoto has control.
Makunochi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iwamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makunochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makunochi misses with a body shot.
Makunochi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwamoto checks it well.
Iwamoto misses the jab.
Makunochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iwamoto throws a head kick but Makunochi moves out of range.
Iwamoto shoots for a takedown but Makunochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iwamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Makunochi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makunochi connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi jabs Iwamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makunochi scores with a body shot.
Iwamoto with a poor takedown
and Makunochi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iwamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makunochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Iwamoto.
Makunochi connects with a body shot that sends Iwamoto's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Makunochi. No joy for Iwamoto on that attempt.
Iwamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makunochi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iwamoto somewhat.
Iwamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwamoto throws a low kick but Makunochi moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iwamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iwamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Makunochi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iwamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunochi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makunochi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iwamoto.
Makunochi misses with a low kick.
Makunochi digs a good hook to Iwamoto's body.
Iwamoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makunochi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iwamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makunochi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iwamoto somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunochi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makunochi jabs Iwamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makunochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iwamoto can do to turn this around?
Iwamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makunochi counters with a straight right hand.
Iwamoto walks into a left hand.
Makunochi is looking to chop away at Iwamoto's legs.
Makunochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iwamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Makunochi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makunochi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iwamoto in his tracks.
Makunochi cracks Iwamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makunochi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iwamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Ippo Makunochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunochi's corner calls for a 1-2. Makunochi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makunochi scores with a body shot.
Makunochi tries to sprawl but Iwamoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makunochi wants to get back to full guard.
Iwamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makunochi is trying to maintain the position but Iwamoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Iwamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makunochi keeps working.
Iwamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makunochi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwamoto is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Makunochi is staying active underneath Iwamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makunochi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iwamoto. Iwamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makunochi lands with a good body shot.
Iwamoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makunochi's half guard.
Makunochi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iwamoto on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makunochi tries to kick Iwamoto off but Iwamoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi is concentrating on defense, preventing Iwamoto from advancing position.
Makunochi is trying to stand up here but Iwamoto is controlling him well.
Makunochi gets full guard.
Iwamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunochi has his hands on Iwamoto's head, controlling the position.
Makunochi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iwamoto is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iwamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Makunochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwamoto moves away.
Ippo Makunochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Ippo Makunochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Iwamoto.
Iwamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iwamoto fails with the takedown.
Makunochi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makunochi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iwamoto scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunochi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makunochi digs a good body shot into Iwamoto's ribs.
Makunochi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iwamoto is out of range and Makunochi settles back down.
Iwamoto gets a clinch.
Makunochi wants to get back to striking at distance but Iwamoto won't allow it.
Makunochi tries to break free but Iwamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Iwamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Makunochi controls his hands.
Iwamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makunochi defends well and Iwamoto ends up having to push Makunochi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makunochi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iwamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makunochi misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Makunochi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makunochi.
Good shot there by Makunochi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamoto tries to clinch up but Makunochi circles away and keeps his distance.
Iwamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makunochi counters with a stiff right hand.
Makunochi works Iwamoto's body with a nice hook.
Iwamoto shoots in for a takedown but Makunochi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ippo Makunochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Iwamoto.
Makunochi is looking to chop away at Iwamoto's legs.
Makunochi connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Iwamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Makunochi.
Iwamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iwamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iwamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makunochi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwamoto tries for a takedown but Makunochi circles away easily
and Makunochi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iwamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makunochi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iwamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Makunochi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iwamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iwamoto with a poor takedown
and Makunochi counters with a straight right hand.
Makunochi cracks Iwamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iwamoto is rocked!
Iwamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iwamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Makunochi finish him?
Makunochi cracks Iwamoto with a hook to the temple - Iwamoto is on wobbly legs here! Makunochi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Iwamoto falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Makunochi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ippo Makunochi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Haley (ranked 5179 p4p, 5485 weight class) and Duane Jackson (ranked 351 p4p, 363 weight class). Haley comes to the cage accompanied by Floor 555. Duane Jackson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Haley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haley fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haley misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Haley is looking to clinch.
Duane Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haley walks into a jab.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Haley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Haley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Haley's shoulder, as Haley tries to avoid the shot.
Haley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haley wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Haley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jackson throws a head kick but Haley moves out of range.
Haley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Haley throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Haley drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Haley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Lukas Haley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haley controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Haley.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops Haley from passing to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haley controlling the position from side mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haley darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Haley into the cage.
Jackson throws a big counter head kick but Haley avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haley blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Haley is controlling the position.
Haley breaks from the clinch.
Haley dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Haley's head and hops out.
Haley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Haley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley controlling from the top position.
Haley gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Haley's head.
Haley swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Haley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Haley stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Haley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson has control of Haley's left arm, preventing Haley from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lukas Haley will probably get the nod.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Haley moved out of range.
Lukas Haley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haley gets the takedown into side control.
Haley controlling from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Haley.
Jackson prevents Haley from moving into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Haley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Haley is dominant here and he's now got Jackson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley continues to stall.
Jackson trying to control the position but Haley manages to sink in the hooks.
Duane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Haley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Haley is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Lukas Haley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Haley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Haley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Johnson (ranked 3294 p4p, 4451 weight class) and Makhi Snow (ranked 222 p4p, 262 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ricardo Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricardo Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makhi Snow!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
A left and a right from Snow both land. Nice combination.
Snow throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Snow catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson sizes up Snow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow thinks about the counter body kick.
Snow lands a jab to the head.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Ricardo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow misses with a wild combination.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalls.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
We've been informed that Snow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Snow can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson presses Snow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snow has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Snow in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Snow working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Johnson pushes Snow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stalling.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Snow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Johnson taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow can't break the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snow up against the cage.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow is trying to break free.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson has Snow pressed against the cage, preventing Snow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snow up against the cage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snow tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snow's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Johnson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snow is rocked!
Snow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Snow throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Ricardo Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Snow tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Snow is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big uppercut that drops Snow! More strikes from Johnson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Snow lies dazed against the cage as Johnson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Johnson!
A less than humble Ricardo Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 4555 p4p, 3030 weight class) and Augustus Heath (ranked 480 p4p, 347 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Heath!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heath clinches up against the cage.
Heath stalls.
Heath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Happy Gilmore has been cut.
Heath has Gilmore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Heath pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gilmore tumbling to the mat - Heath dives into Gilmore's guard.
Gilmore striking off his back but it's not causing Heath any problems.
Gilmore being controlled here, momentarily.
Gilmore has an active guard here but Heath has managed to pass into half guard.
Heath stalling.
Gilmore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heath on the ground.
Heath has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gilmore defend it? Heath steps over the head and cranks it - Gilmore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustus Heath!
After the big win, Augustus Heath made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balder Bull Jr (ranked 3320 p4p, 5277 weight class) and Arthur Odom Hunt (ranked 366 p4p, 475 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Odom Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odom Hunt slips under a jab from Bull Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull Jr. That snapped Odom Hunt's head back.
Odom Hunt digs a good body shot into Bull Jr's ribs.
Bull Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good exchange - Bull Jr coming out on top.
Odom Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odom Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Bull Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Odom Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Bull Jr moves out of range easily.
Bull Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Odom Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bull Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Odom Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Bull Jr.
Bull Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull Jr misses with a right hand
and Odom Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Odom Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Bull Jr's head back.
Odom Hunt throws a leg kick
and Bull Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odom Hunt lands with a cross.
It looks like Balder Bull Jr has been cut.
Odom Hunt lands a jab to Bull Jr's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odom Hunt forces Bull Jr back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odom Hunt misses with a body punch.
Odom Hunt tries to work over Bull Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Bull Jr.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bull Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bull Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Odom Hunt's efforts to push away.
Bull Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bull Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Odom Hunt.
Bull Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odom Hunt stalling.
Bull Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odom Hunt backwards.
Bull Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Odom Hunt controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull Jr lands with a left to the head.
Odom Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Bull Jr on the inside.
Bull Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Odom Hunt controls his hands.
Bull Jr lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odom Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bull Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull Jr jabs Odom Hunt right on the nose. Odom Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Bull Jr lands a body shot.
Bull Jr throws the left hand but Odom Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Bull Jr with a nice cross.
Odom Hunt misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Bull Jr.
Odom Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odom Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Odom Hunt is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt connects with the punch.
Odom Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull Jr finish him?
Bull Jr scores with a hook.
Odom Hunt lands a big head kick that sends Bull Jr tumbling to the mat! Odom Hunt takes a step backwards and waves Bull Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bull Jr is rocked!
Odom Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Bull Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull Jr throws an overhand right that drops Odom Hunt like a sack of potatoes! Bull Jr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balder Bull Jr!
A relieved looking Balder Bull Jr 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Azim Kaarduu (ranked 3438 p4p, 3652 weight class) and Duane Souza (ranked 350 p4p, 368 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azim Kaarduu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Souza!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Duane Souza has been cut.
Kaarduu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Souza is rocked!
Kaarduu flashes Souza a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Souza's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Souza crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kaarduu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azim Kaarduu!
A relieved looking Azim Kaarduu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabrijel Pavicic (ranked 3097 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Jari Puikkonen (ranked 353 p4p, 375 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Pavicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Puikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puikkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puikkonen misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Puikkonen misses the target.
Pavicic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puikkonen.
Pavicic scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Pavicic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puikkonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puikkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puikkonen slips under a jab from Pavicic.
Puikkonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavicic.
Pavicic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puikkonen drops his hands momentarily and Pavicic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puikkonen throws a body punch but Pavicic moves out of range.
Pavicic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Puikkonen looks to throw the jab but Pavicic is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicic moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavicic connects with a looping right hand.
Pavicic misses with a hook. Puikkonen ducked under it nicely.
Puikkonen lunges at Pavicic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavicic's hand.
Pavicic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pavicic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pavicic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puikkonen's head backwards.
Puikkonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavicic counters with a nice body shot.
Puikkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavicic swings for the body but Puikkonen moves out of range.
Pavicic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pavicic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puikkonen at a distance.
Pavicic connects with a right hand. Puikkonen shakes it off.
Puikkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puikkonen.
Pavicic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puikkonen misses with a body shot.
A big left from Pavicic misses.
Pavicic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puikkonen throws a hook to the side of Pavicic's head but Pavicic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavicic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pavicic throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Pavicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puikkonen.
A quick step to the side and Pavicic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavicic moves into range and clinches up with Puikkonen.
Pavicic throws a head punch that misses.
Puikkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavicic gets an underhook and turns Puikkonen into the cage.
Puikkonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavicic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pavicic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puikkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavicic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puikkonen tries a body shot but Pavicic blocks it.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puikkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Pavicic controls the action.
Pavicic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Pavicic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puikkonens head.
Puikkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavicic.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Pavicic lands a left hand.
Pavicic misses with a body punch.
Puikkonen has a couple of punches blocked by Pavicic.
Pavicic lands with a right to the head.
Pavicic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavicic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pavicic.
Puikkonen scores with a shot to the side of Pavicic's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puikkonen is trying to stall.
Pavicic throws a punch but it's blocked by Puikkonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head.
Puikkonen lands with a light punch inside.
Puikkonen lands a body shot.
Puikkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavicic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavicic being controlled against the cage.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Puikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicic struggles to land a body shot inside as Puikkonen controls his hands.
Pavicic working aggressively here.
Pavicic lands with a right to the head.
Pavicic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavicic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Pavicic as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabrijel Pavicic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pavicic throws an off balance right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Pavicic looks to score with a jab to the body but Puikkonen is just out of range.
Pavicic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavicic clinches with his opponent.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavicic blocks an uppercut.
Pavicic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicic misses with the head strike.
Puikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Pavicic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Pavicic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puikkonen into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic can't find room to land a body shot as Puikkonen controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Pavicic.
Pavicic throws a head punch that misses.
Pavicic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavicic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavicic lands a body shot.
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head.
A right hand to the body from Pavicic.
Puikkonen is breathing heavily.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puikkonen pushes Pavicic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavicic lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavicic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Pavicic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puikkonen can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with a body punch.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen blocking some punches.
Pavicic lands an uppercut.
Pavicic works on Puikkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pavicic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic lands a right hand.
Puikkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Pavicic fails to land.
Puikkonen blocks a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puikkonen lands a nice uppercut.
Pavicic has a couple of punches blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen slows down the pace here.
Puikkonen avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Puikkonen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pavicic digs a right hand into Puikkonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puikkonen's gas tank.
Gabrijel Pavicic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pavicic scores with a hook to the body.
Pavicic struggles to land a body shot inside as Puikkonen controls his hands.
Pavicic scores with a shoulder strike.
Pavicic digs a right hand into Puikkonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puikkonen's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puikkonens head.
Pavicic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.
Pavicic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Pavicic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavicic lands a hook that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Pavicic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pavicic lands with a light punch inside.
Pavicic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavicic lands with a left to the head.
Pavicic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavicic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Puikkonen blocks it.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Pavicic as the two fighters clinch.
Pavicic gets through Puikkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pavicic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavicic misses with a body punch.
Pavicic lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puikkonen.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Puikkonen looking to stall.
Puikkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pavicic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puikkonen's elbow.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pavicic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavicic misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabrijel Pavicic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pavicic misses with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pavicic moves in looking to clinch but Puikkonen pushes him off.
Puikkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavicic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Pavicic misses
and Puikkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen misses with the combination.
Pavicic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pavicic throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puikkonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pavicic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pavicic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puikkonen doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Pavicic takes a swing at Puikkonen's ribcage but misses.
Puikkonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Pavicic - just one landing.
Pavicic misses with a hook. Puikkonen ducked under it nicely.
Pavicic looks to land a left hand but Puikkonen moved out of range nicely.
Puikkonen blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pavicic.
Puikkonen swings for the body but Pavicic moves out of range.
Puikkonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pavicic counters with a three punch combo that has Puikkonen backing up. Puikkonen nods at Pavicic to acknowledge the strikes.
Pavicic avoids the body shot from Puikkonen.
It looked like Pavicic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puikkonen.
Pavicic lands a nice looking body shot.
Puikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pavicic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavicic clinches with his opponent.
Pavicic lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavicic gets an underhook and turns Puikkonen into the cage.
A short left from Puikkonen.
Pavicic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavicic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Puikkonen lands a body punch.
Pavicic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puikkonen's elbow.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Puikkonen blocks it.
A short right from Pavicic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavicic.
Puikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Pavicic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puikkonen into the cage.
Puikkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavicic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puikkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike.
Puikkonen tries a body shot but Pavicic blocks it.
Pavicic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pavicic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puikkonen lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pavicic.
Pavicic pushes Puikkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavicic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pavicic.
Pavicic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pavicic tries to throw a body punch but Puikkonen avoids it by throwing Pavicic back against the cage.
Pavicic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Pavicic.
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pavicic as Puikkonen tries to tie him up.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Puikkonen blocks it.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavicic.
A shot in the inside from Pavicic.
A short right from Pavicic on the inside.
Puikkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic swings wildly with an uppercut but Puikkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavicic works on Puikkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pavicic lands an uppercut.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic pushes Puikkonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavicic is leaning against Puikkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jari Puikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabrijel Pavicic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavicic lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabrijel Pavicic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavicic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabrijel Pavicic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Almeida (ranked 2857 p4p, 3180 weight class) and Junior Daniel (ranked 357 p4p, 402 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Theo Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniel.
A nice side step and Daniel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Almeida lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Almeida.
Almeida goes for a double leg but Daniel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daniel continues to drive forward.
Daniel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Almeida tries a body shot but Daniel blocks it.
Almeida misses with a punch on the inside.
Almeida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daniel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Almeida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.
Almeida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel jumps guard but Almeida stands there with Daniel around his waist. Daniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Almeida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Almeida.
Almeida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Almeida is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Daniel can't fight it off and eventually Almeida manages to take the fight to the floor. Daniel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daniel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Almeida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Almeida taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida working the ground and pound.
Daniel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Almeida is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Almeida landing shots from mount.
Almeida landing punches.
Almeida unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida with the ground and pound from mount.
Daniel is looking to get to half guard.
Daniel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almeida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Almeida landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Almeida avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.
Almeida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daniel is desperately trying to improve his position but Almeida has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Almeida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Almeida landing strikes from the mount and Daniel is in trouble!
Almeida controlling the pace for now.
Almeida 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is working to get back to half guard.
Almeida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Almeida looking to finish Daniel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daniel!
Daniel is trying desperately to improve position.
Almeida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Almeida raining down hammerfists from mount.
Almeida content just to control the position here.
Almeida punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daniel is rocked!
Daniel takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Almeida's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo Almeida!
After winning the bout, Theo Almeida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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