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BANZAI BONANZA 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Kozlov (ranked 25162 p4p, 25692 weight class) and Soren Lozano (ranked 240 p4p, 249 weight class). Soren Lozano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300
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265
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artyom Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soren Lozano!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lozano lands a slapping body shot.
Lozano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Lozano clinches up with Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.
Lozano breaks from the clinch.
Lozano clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lozano's elbow.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lozano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.
Lozano breaks the clinch.
Lozano drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lozano slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov tests Lozano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lozano lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lozano. That snapped Kozlov's head back.
Soren Lozano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lozano dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Lozano.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Lozano moves out of range.
Lozano wants to counter the offense by Kozlov and move into the clinch position.
Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Lozano. Lozano maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lozano pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.
Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lozano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Lozano catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Lozano closes the distance and clinches.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano breaks the clinch.
Lozano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
Lozano manages to break the clinch.
Lozano instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Lozano.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lozano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Lozano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lozano rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Soren Lozano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lozano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lozano cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lozano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Kozlov is rocked!
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Kozlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Lozano.
Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Lozano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lozano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lozano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lozano as the two fighters clinch.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lozano.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lozano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lozano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lozano clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
A short left from Lozano.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.
Lozano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lozano breaks the clinch.
Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Lozano blocking some punches.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Lozano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lozano moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lozano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano drops Kozlov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kozlov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano is muscling Kozlov up against the cage and as Kozlov bounces back off, Lozano cracks him with a huge right hand! Kozlov crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soren Lozano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Burch (ranked 5834 p4p, 5850 weight class) and Kelvin Harvey (ranked 235 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathanial Burch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
It looked like Burch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Harvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Burch should have avoided that one.
Harvey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harvey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Burch controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch wanted to stand there but Harvey had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burch cracks Harvey with a solid left hand.
Harvey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harvey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burch.
Burch throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burch is trying to control the action in half guard but Harvey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harvey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harvey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harvey's head.
Burch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harvey looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Burch is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burch to get the leverage.
Burch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet.
Burch is looking for a kimura here.
Burch slips a nice elbow through Harvey's hands, connecting with Harvey's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Burch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Harvey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harvey's half guard.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet.
Burch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burch wants to pass the guard but Harvey is defending well.
Burch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harvey's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burch connects with a nice short shot to Harvey's temple.
Burch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burch seems to be looking for submissions.
Harvey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burch.
Burch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around?
Burch drops back looking for a leg! Harvey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harvey manages to kick Burch off! Burch jumps back into Harvey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burch wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Burch postures up in Harvey's guard and throws a big left but Harvey blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harvey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harvey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harvey, who protects the arm well.
Burch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Harvey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Harvey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burch.
Burch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Burch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harvey down.
Burch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harvey regains half guard, as Burch was trying to land strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Burch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Harvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harvey pushes Burch off and gets back to his feet.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
Burch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burch tries to score with some ground and pound. Harvey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Burch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harvey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burch controls the position.
Burch trying to control the position but Harvey is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harvey is avoiding damage well.
Burch working the ground and pound.
Burch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burch wants to stand but Harvey has his arm trapped.
Burch wants to control for a moment but Harvey uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burch looks to land a strike but Harvey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Burch from controlling successfully.
Burch works over Harvey with some ground and pound from guard.
Burch trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Burch is looking to work some ground and pound but Harvey has wrist control.
Burch throws a strike but Harvey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burch is adopting a defensive guard.
Burch looking for a sweep. Not yet Burch, not yet.
Burch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burch tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harvey uses it to pass to side control.
Burch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burch regains half guard.
Burch wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
Burch is trying to get back to full guard.
Burch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is thwarting Burch's attempts to control the position.
Burch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harvey manages to get himself to full guard.
Kelvin Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathanial Burch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Harvey.
I think Burch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Burch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Bryan (ranked 4887 p4p, 25423 weight class) and Poma Konabe (ranked 201 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poma Konabe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan throws a hook to the side of Konabe's head but Konabe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bryan counter with a right hand.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Konabe.
Bryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Konabe tries for a takedown but Bryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konabe slips a straight right by Bryan.
Konabe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demarcus Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Bryan fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konabe dives in and grabs Bryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryan pushes down on Konabe's head and hops out.
Bryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Konabe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konabe slips under a jab.
Konabe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryan throws out a loose jab but Konabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Bryan misses.
Bryan cracks Konabe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Konabe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryan throws a lazy right hand but Konabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Konabe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Konabe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bryan misses with an uppercut. Konabe saw that one coming.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Konabe.
Demarcus Bryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konabe ducks under a wild hook from Bryan.
Konabe unleashes a big counter combination but Bryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Nice shot lands for Bryan.
Konabe takes one to the chin there.
Konabe fails to land the takedown.
Konabe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Konabe is just out of range.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown but Bryan shows good takedown defense.
Bryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bryan sprawls well. Bryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konabe gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Konabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konabe is in Bryan's guard.
Bryan is working an open guard so Konabe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bryan jabs at Konabe's body.
Konabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Konabe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Konabe looks to land a combination. Bryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Demarcus Bryan has been cut.
No luck for Konabe with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konabe dodges the punch combination from Bryan.
Konabe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan throws an overhand right that lands on Konabe's shoulder, as Konabe tries to avoid the shot.
Bryan throws a body punch but Konabe moves out of range.
Konabe throws a sloppy head kick and Bryan moves out of range easily.
Bryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konabe.
A jab from Bryan misses.
Konabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryan.
Konabe clobbers Bryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Konabe misses its intended target.
Bryan throws the left hand but Konabe avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Bryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Bryan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Bryan blocks the leg kick.
Bryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konabe.
Konabe with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bryan counter with a right hand.
Konabe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Konabe with that takedown attempt.
Demarcus Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Bryan misses with a looping left.
Konabe misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konabe throws a sloppy head kick and Bryan moves out of range easily.
Konabe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Konabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Konabe.
Konabe moves away from the strike by Bryan.
Konabe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Konabe.
Konabe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Konabe throws a head kick that misses.
Bryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Konabe's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Konabe is defended easily by Bryan.
Bryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Konabe.
Bryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bryan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Konabe misses with a kick to the body.
Bryan takes a swing at Konabe's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Bryan catches Konabe right on the button with a cross.
Konabe misses with a takedown attempt - Bryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryan looks to throw the jab but Konabe is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konabe swinging wildly here.
Bryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Konabe is breathing heavily.
Konabe throws a one two combo.
Konabe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bryan counters with a nice body shot.
Demarcus Bryan is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Bryan misses.
Bryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Konabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryan.
Bryan throws a looping overhand right but Konabe ducks down to avoid it.
Konabe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Konabe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konabe is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is working hard here to advance position.
Bryan throws a couple of heel strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Konabe preventing the sweep.
Bryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bryan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Konabe slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bryan.
Bryan wants to improve his position but Konabe is controlling well.
Bryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Bryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Bryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bryan misses with an uppercut. Konabe saw that one coming.
Bryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konabe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryan but Bryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konabe slips a straight right by Bryan.
Konabe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan throws the left hand but Konabe avoids the punch easily.
Bryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konabe moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bryan.
Konabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Konabe lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryan's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konabe. Bryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konabe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Konabe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryan.
Bryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Konabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Konabe counters with a left and a right that stings Bryan.
Konabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryan looks to land a left hand but Konabe moved out of range nicely.
Konabe scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Bryan, which made it look bad.
Bryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konabe moves away.
Bryan throws a hook but Konabe avoids it easily.
Bryan throws a right hand that Konabe ducks under and follows up with a left that Konabe also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryan misses the target.
Bryan throws a series of punches but Konabe avoids them all with ease.
Bryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bryan as he avoids it easily.
Demarcus Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konabe shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Konabe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Konabe slips a straight right by Bryan.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bryan as he avoids it easily.
Bryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konabe.
Konabe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poma Konabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Konabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konabe.
Demarcus Bryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Konabe as he connects with a hook.
Konabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Bryan sprawls well. He's pushed Konabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryan but Bryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konabe throws a head kick but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan looks to throw the jab but Konabe is out of range.
Konabe throws a counter combo.
Bryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
It seemed like Konabe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Konabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryan.
Nice sprawl there from Bryan as Konabe shoots in.
Konabe misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bryan looks to land a right hand but Konabe moved out of range.
Konabe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bryan cracks Konabe with a good jab.
Konabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konabe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bryan tries to avoid it but Konabe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bryan to the ground. Bryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bryan lands with a straight right. Konabe didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bryan throws a good cross that connects.
Konabe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Konabe somewhat.
Poma Konabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan cracks Konabe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Bryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bryan, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Bryan!
Demarcus Bryan made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Walls (ranked 5518 p4p, 4756 weight class) and Josef Stallin (ranked 221 p4p, 170 weight class). Josef Stallin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Walls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Stallin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walls slips a straight right by Stallin.
A clash of legs there as Stallin blocks the low kick.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stallin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stallin is looking for a kimura but Walls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stallin to get the leverage.
Stallin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stallin moves to take his opponent's back.
Stallin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Walls is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Stallin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Walls taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josef Stallin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Travis (ranked 4584 p4p, 3536 weight class) and Tommy Wilander (ranked 197 p4p, 173 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freaky Travis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Wilander!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilander keeps the fight on the outside.
Travis catches Wilander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Tommy Wilander has been cut.
Wilander shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Travis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilander.
Travis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Travis wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Travis scores with a jab. Wilander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis lands a big right hand that sends Wilander crashing to the mat! Travis stays standing though and waves Wilander back to his feet!
 Wilander is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Travis was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilander is still in real trouble! Can Travis finish him?
Wilander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilander seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Travis is keeping the position for now.
Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilander lands a couple of elbows.
Wilander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Travis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Wilander lands a couple of elbows.
Wilander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilander stands up over Travis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilander throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Travis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Travis defends it nicely.
Travis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Freaky Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wilander.
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Travis misses the shot to the body.
Travis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilander.
Wilander slips a jab from Travis.
Travis wants to clinch but Wilander slips to the side
and Wilander counters with a nice double leg into side control. Travis won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilander working the ground and pound from side control.
Wilander lands a strong strike to the head of Travis. That's dazed him! Wilander looking to finish here. Travis is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wilander lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lamont (ranked 3700 p4p, 3394 weight class) and Lucas Wilson (ranked 143 p4p, 168 weight class). Wilson has chosen I Stand Alone - Godsmack as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Lamont tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Lamont fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Lamont is now in Wilson's guard.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lamont cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamont controlling from the top position.
Lamont has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson is still trying to improve position.
Lamont wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Lamont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lamont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilson won't allow Lamont to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamont but Lamont pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Roger Lamont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Wilson is stalling here.
Wilson pushes Lamont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lamont is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lamont throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamont postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamont won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson is looking for a triangle here but Lamont uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lamont.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamont lands a few punches from side control.
Lamont working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lamont dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Lamont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lamont wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Roger Lamont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamont looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lamont trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont landing with the ground and pound.
Lamont works over Wilson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Lamont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamont's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamont won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Lamont seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lamont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Lamont is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamont slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lamont stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Lamont is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamont gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilson's head but Wilson avoids it well.
Lamont misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wilson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lamont looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilson is avoiding damage well.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Lamont keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont tries to get to his feet but Wilson is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lamont in his guard.
Lamont postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Wilson wanted to stand there but Lamont had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lamont dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamont manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lamont closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lamont not doing much here.
Lamont is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Lamont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson has hold of Lamont's hands but Lamont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lamont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lamont wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Lucas Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wilson manages to pass to side control.
Lamont tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Wilson is taking a breather. Lamont says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Lamont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Lamont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamont is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lamont circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Lamont changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lamont shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilson is trying to defend but Lamont finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Lamont stalling.
Roger Lamont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamont slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Wilson.
I think Lamont has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Lamont!
Lucas Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate losing man, but it will just fuel my return, trust me on this - your regularly scheduled ass kicking will return.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cibuka Stilera (ranked 3383 p4p, 3433 weight class) and Yao Ming (ranked 167 p4p, 171 weight class). Yao Ming will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cibuka Stilera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yao Ming!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming throws a right and a left that Stilera avoids nicely.
Ming fails to land with a series of punches.
Ming throws a jab but it's blocked by Stilera.
Nice takedown defense from Ming. No joy for Stilera on that attempt.
Ming appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ming tries to sprawl but Stilera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stilera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ming could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stilera has cracked it and Ming is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stilera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cibuka Stilera!
Cibuka Stilera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpha AI (ranked 2564 p4p, 3906 weight class) and Max Orohena (ranked 143 p4p, 187 weight class). Max Orohena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpha AI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Orohena!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AI slips a jab from Orohena.
Orohena misses the jab.
AI appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orohena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
AI swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orohena misses the jab.
It looked like AI was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orohena.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AI swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
AI defending well as Orohena loads up on a big left hand.
Orohena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. AI does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like AI wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orohena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
AI went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AI went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orohena scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orohena misses with a looping left.
Orohena misses with an uppercut. AI saw that one coming.
AI uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
A quick step to the side and AI tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orohena doesn't manage to clinch there - AI circles away.
AI went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orohena throws a left and a right that both miss
and AI counters with a left and a right that stings Orohena.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but AI bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orohena throws a combination that misses
and AI counters with a stiff right hand.
Orohena misses with a hook.
Orohena tries to close the distance and clinch but AI swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Orohena looks to move away, AI throws a big counter combo but Orohena just gets out of the way.
Orohena throws a lazy uppercut
and AI counters with a big right hand! Oh Orohena is in trouble here! AI follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpha AI!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevan Micic (ranked 3582 p4p, 2993 weight class) and Deebo Drummond (ranked 177 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevan Micic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond works Micic's body with a nice hook.
Drummond throws a body punch but Micic moves out of range.
Micic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Micic.
Drummond scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Drummond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Micic is out of range.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Micic slips the punch.
Micic throws a right hand that misses
and Drummond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Micic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drummond feints and then cracks Micic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Micic down.
Micic cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Drummond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micic swats away the attempt to clinch by Drummond.
Micic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drummond stuns Micic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drummond lands a left and a right that send Micic crashing to the mat, dazed. Drummond thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Micic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Micic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Micic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Micic looks to clinch but Drummond throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Micic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genyo Takeda (ranked 2421 p4p, 2515 weight class) and Virgulino Lampiaun (ranked 138 p4p, 141 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Genyo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgulino Lampiaun!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampiaun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lampiaun looks up at the clock and then as Takeda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lampiaun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't.
Lampiaun wants to control but Takeda is keeping him busy.
Takeda tries to bench press Lampiaun off him but Lampiaun keeps the position.
Lampiaun working the head and body with strikes.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Lampiaun cracks Takeda with a big elbow.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Lampiaun working the head and body with strikes.
Genyo Takeda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takeda struggling a bit here.
Lampiaun scoring with punches and elbows.
Jeez, Genyo Takeda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Genyo Takeda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Virgulino Lampiaun!
Virgulino Lampiaun spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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