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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Adler (ranked 5863 p4p, 5390 weight class) and Shinjiro Aramasa (ranked 502 p4p, 479 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 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Adler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinjiro Aramasa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aramasa counters with a right hand to the body.
Adler misses the shot to the body.
Adler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aramasa.
Aramasa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adler misses the shot to the body.
Aramasa feints a counter leg kick.
Adler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aramasa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adler just misses with a punch to the body.
Aramasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adler misses with a body shot.
Aramasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aramasa counters with an outside leg kick.
Adler looks to score with a jab to the body but Aramasa is just out of range.
Aramasa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aramasa manages to avoid it.
Aramasa motions for Adler to come forward. Aramasa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adler misses with a body shot.
And Aramasa responds with a good body kick, but Adler manages to step out the way in time.
Aramasa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aramasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aramasa manages to avoid it.
Adler swings for the body but Aramasa moves out of range.
Adler misses with a body shot
and Aramasa counters with a low kick, right behind Adler 's knee.
Noah Adler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aramasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adler.
Adler throws a sloppy body shot
and Aramasa counters with a two punch combo.
Adler looks to score with a jab to the body but Aramasa is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adler. Aramasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adler checks a leg kick.
Aramasa with a nice calf kick.
Adler just misses with a punch to the body.
Aramasa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adler. That did some damage!
Aramasa lands with a cross.
Adler misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aramasa. That's going to slow Adler down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aramasa manages to avoid it.
Adler throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noah Adler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adler takes a swing at Aramasa's ribcage but misses.
Adler throws a sloppy body shot
and Aramasa counters with an inside leg kick.
Adler is breathing heavily.
Aramasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adler.
Adler slaps away a takedown attempt from Aramasa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aramasa with the inside leg kick.
Adler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aramasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aramasa counters with an inside leg kick.
Adler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aramasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Adler.
Aramasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adler with a body shot.
Adler looks to score with a jab to the body but Aramasa is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Aramasa.
Adler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Aramasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aramasa shoots in for a takedown but Adler shows good takedown defense.
Aramasa with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Aramasa tenderised Adler's leg. Adler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aramasa scores with a leg kick.
Aramasa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adler. Aramasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aramasa feints and then cracks Adler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adler down.
Aramasa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aramasa moves away.
Aramasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aramasa flicks out a counter leg kick but Adler steps away.
Adler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aramasa moves away.
Adler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aramasa misses with a body kick.
Adler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Aramasa.
Adler is looking to wear down Aramasa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aramasa moves away.
Adler misses with a wild body shot.
Adler throws a body shot but no joy.
Adler throws a sloppy body shot
and Aramasa counters with a thumping low kick.
Aramasa connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Adler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aramasa.
Aramasa tries to land a front kick but Adler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aramasa is looking to slow Adler down with leg kicks.
Adler misses with a wild body shot.
Aramasa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aramasa thuds his shin into the meat of Adler's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aramasa.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aramasa scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aramasa.
A bone on bone clash there as Adler blocks the leg kick.
Aramasa thumps Adler with a low kick.
Aramasa tries to land a front kick but Adler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adler just misses with a punch to the body.
Aramasa feints and then cracks Adler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adler down.
Adler moves out of range of the body kick from Aramasa.
Aramasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Noah Adler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinjiro Aramasa.
Adler misses with a wild body shot.
Aramasa tries a quick counter leg kick but Adler is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Aramasa misses the target.
Adler misses with a hook to the body
and Aramasa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adler thinking.
Adler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aramasa thinks about the counter body kick.
Adler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adler backing away here, and Aramasa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adler blocks a low kick nicely.
Aramasa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adler if he has to take too many more of those.
Aramasa misses with a body kick.
Aramasa scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aramasa throws a front kick that sends Adler stumbling back into the ropes.
Adler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aramasa thumps Adler with a low kick.
Aramasa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adler will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick from Aramasa, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aramasa.
Aramasa with a nice calf kick.
Adler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aramasa.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adler swings for the body but Aramasa moves out of range.
Aramasa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aramasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aramasa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aramasa with a nice calf kick.
Aramasa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aramasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adler.
Adler misses the shot to the body.
Aramasa thuds his shin into the meat of Adler's side.
Adler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aramasa.
Adler throws a body punch but Aramasa moves out of range.
Adler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aramasa with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from Aramasa finds it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aramasa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Adler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aramasa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aramasa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adler backs up against the ropes.
Adler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aramasa scoring well with a low kick there.
Aramasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adler's sensitive parts.
Adler misses the body punch
and Aramasa counters with a nice leg kick.
Aramasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adler.
Aramasa fakes the leg kick and cracks Adler in the body.
An inside leg kick from Aramasa misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aramasa.
Adler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aramasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aramasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aramasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adler.
Aramasa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aramasa shoots in and drives through. Adler sprawls well.
Adler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aramasa.
Aramasa connects with a solid leg kick.
Aramasa throws a leg kick but Adler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aramasa moves away.
Adler checks a leg kick.
Aramasa misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aramasa.
Aramasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinjiro Aramasa dominated that round.
That's time! Adler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aramasa shoots in for a double leg but Adler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adler misses the body punch
and Aramasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adler throws a body punch but Aramasa moves out of range.
Adler looks to score with a jab to the body but Aramasa is just out of range.
Aramasa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adler will feel that in the morning.
Adler misses with a body punch
and Aramasa counters with an inside leg kick.
Aramasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adler.
A little jabbing left from Aramasa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aramasa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aramasa throws a counter combo.
Aramasa scores with a nice right hand.
Aramasa shoots in for a takedown but Adler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noah Adler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinjiro Aramasa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aramasa.
Adler misses the shot to the body.
Adler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aramasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Adler.
Aramasa unleashes a big counter combination but Adler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aramasa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Aramasa to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Adler blocks the low kick.
Adler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aramasa manages to circle out of the way.
Aramasa avoids the body shot from Adler.
Aramasa with the inside leg kick.
Adler misses with a hook to the body
and Aramasa counters with a leg kick.
Adler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aramasa. Aramasa obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aramasa.
Aramasa connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aramasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aramasa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aramasa. Adler shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aramasa with the inside leg kick.
Adler misses the shot to the body.
Aramasa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aramasa.
Aramasa misses with a low kick.
Aramasa thumps Adler with a low kick.
Aramasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Adler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Aramasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aramasa.
Adler misses the shot to the body.
Aramasa unleashes a big counter combination but Adler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Adler misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aramasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aramasa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adler on his heels. He'll look to pass Adler's guard now, I'm sure.
Adler looking for a sweep. Not yet Adler, not yet.
Aramasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aramasa stands and throws Adler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adler tries to get out of the position.
Aramasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aramasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adler has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Aramasa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aramasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aramasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aramasa is working to tighten his grip on Adler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Adler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Aramasa is really squeezing tight and eventually Adler passes out! Aramasa breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shinjiro Aramasa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shunji Nishida (ranked 5182 p4p, 4995 weight class) and Jun Morimoto (ranked 503 p4p, 494 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shunji Nishida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jun Morimoto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nishida.
Morimoto takes a swing at Nishida's ribcage but misses.
Nishida checks a low kick from Morimoto.
Morimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nishida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nishida misses with a wild body shot.
Nishida lands a high kick!
Nishida shoots in looking for a takedown. Morimoto tries to sprawl out of it but Nishida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morimoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morimoto blocks a head kick by Nishida.
Morimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Nishida.
Nishida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morimoto looks to land a body kick but Nishida moved away.
Morimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishida looks to land a left hand but Morimoto moved out of range nicely.
Morimoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nishida looks to land a right hand but Morimoto moved out of range.
Morimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nishida.
Nishida misses the shot to the body.
Morimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Nishida.
Morimoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nishida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nishida misses with a head kick.
Jun Morimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nishida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishida.
Nishida misses with a series of wild punches.
Nishida looks to land a body kick but Morimoto moved away.
Morimoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Nishida avoids the head kick by Morimoto.
Nishida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Morimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morimoto controls Nishida momentarily but Nishida frees himself.
Nishida wants to control from the top but Morimoto keeps moving.
Morimoto keeping full guard, as Nishida tries to pass.
Morimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Morimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morimoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nishida defends it easily.
Nishida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morimoto trying to control the position.
Nishida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nishida wants to control from the top but Morimoto keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morimoto prevents Nishida from improving his position.
Nishida is trying to maintain the position but Morimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nishida is looking for a sweep. Morimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nishida defends the submission attempt.
Morimoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Morimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morimoto is keen to just control but Nishida is a slippery customer.
Nishida wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nishida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nishida is working hard here to advance position.
Nishida trying to hold on to Morimoto's head to control him but Morimoto postures up.
Nishida wants to improve his position but Morimoto is controlling well.
Morimoto is keen to just control but Nishida is a slippery customer.
Morimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morimoto prevents Nishida from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morimoto is looking for a kimura but Nishida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morimoto to get the leverage.
Nishida wants to get back to full guard.
Nishida is looking to control Morimoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nishida avoid being mounted?
Nishida is looking to improve his position.
Nishida looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nishida gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nishida tries to improve position but can't.
Nishida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nishida keeps working.
Morimoto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nishida trying to hold on to Morimoto's head to control him but Morimoto postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morimoto in particular looking to stall.
Morimoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nishida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morimoto is working for a kimura but Nishida is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been informed that Morimoto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto prevents Nishida from improving his position.
Morimoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nishida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morimoto trying to control the pace.
Morimoto is continuing to stall.
Morimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nishida defends it well.
Nishida is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nishida trying to hold on to Morimoto's head to control him but Morimoto postures up.
Morimoto is looking to take a break and control but Nishida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morimoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nishida sees it coming and defends easily.
Morimoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Nishida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jun Morimoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nishida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morimoto is able to avoid easily.
Morimoto wants to counter with a clinch but Nishida pushes him away.
Morimoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shunji Nishida is winning the standup battle so far.
Nishida throws a sloppy head kick and Morimoto moves out of range easily.
Nishida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nishida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morimoto wants to counter with a clinch but Nishida pushes him away.
Nishida throws a sloppy head kick and Morimoto moves out of range easily.
Morimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morimoto takes a swing at Nishida's ribcage but misses.
Nishida avoids the head kick by Morimoto.
Nishida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morimoto throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Nishida.
Nishida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nishida drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morimoto sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimoto looks to throw the jab but Nishida is out of range.
Morimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nishida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morimoto throws a body punch but Nishida moves out of range.
Morimoto looks to land a left hand but Nishida moved out of range nicely.
Nishida feinted with a counter takedown.
Nishida tries to land a front kick but Morimoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Morimoto blocks the low kick.
Nishida wants to slow Morimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Nishida avoids the head kick by Morimoto.
Nishida throws a leg kick but Morimoto moved away.
Nishida dodges the punch combination from Morimoto.
Nishida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morimoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nishida.
Morimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nishida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morimoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morimoto throws a series of punches but Nishida avoids them all with ease.
Morimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishida moves away.
Nishida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Nishida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Morimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nishida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morimoto lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morimoto is on top in guard.
Morimoto passes Nishida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nishida wants to improve his position but Morimoto is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nishida is staying active underneath Morimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morimoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nishida haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nishida is looking for a sweep. Morimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nishida is staying active underneath Morimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nishida is trying to control but can't.
Nishida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jun Morimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morimoto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nishida still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nishida has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nishida looking to control but Morimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nishida goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morimoto is on top in guard.
Nishida trying to keep a closed guard but Morimoto is proving a slippery customer.
Nishida has his foot on Morimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Morimoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nishida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morimoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morimoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nishida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nishida can't keep his opponent in guard - Morimoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morimoto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nishida is not content to let Morimoto control the position.
Morimoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morimoto is keen to just control but Nishida is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nishida trying to control from the bottom.
Morimoto is looking for a kimura here.
Morimoto is taking a breather. Nishida 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.
Nishida tries to roll over but Morimoto keeps him under control.
Nishida is trying to maintain the position but Morimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Nishida wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto is keen to just control but Nishida is a slippery customer.
Nishida is trying to maintain the position but Morimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morimoto blocks a head kick by Nishida.
Shunji Nishida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morimoto throws a right and a left that Nishida avoids nicely.
Nishida half committed to a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Morimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nishida throws a leg kick but Morimoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nishida avoids the head kick by Morimoto.
Nishida misses with a head kick.
Morimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Nishida attempts a counter takedown but Morimoto avoids it well and moves away.
Morimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morimoto avoids the body shot from Nishida.
Morimoto throws a jab when Nishida was well out of range.
Nishida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nishida.
Morimoto lands a jab to the head.
Morimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nishida.
Nishida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morimoto.
Morimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nishida was well out of range. Poor timing from Morimoto.
Morimoto misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Nishida with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Morimoto misses its intended target.
Nishida motions for Morimoto to come forward. Nishida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Morimoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nishida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Nishida is just out of range.
Nishida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nishida.
Nishida misses with a hook. Morimoto ducked under it nicely.
Morimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morimoto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Nishida.
Nishida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Nishida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nishida looking to pass the guard.
Nishida stands and throws Morimoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morimoto prevents Nishida from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jun Morimoto.
I think Morimoto 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 18:20
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 20:18
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jun Morimoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seiji Kiido (ranked 25776 p4p, 3352 weight class) and Hamburger Jones (ranked 570 p4p, 402 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seiji Kiido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamburger Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiido swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kiido defends it well.
Kiido throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiido throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Kiido didn't expect that.
Jones drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jones as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kiido screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jones! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hamburger Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrico Despo (ranked 3530 p4p, 4699 weight class) and Dechen Tsering (ranked 139 p4p, 207 weight class). Tsering has chosen Мен – тыва мен as his entrance music. Henrico Despo is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Henrico Despo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dechen Tsering!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Despo throws out a loose jab but Tsering uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despo clinches up against the ropes.
Despo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Despo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsering manages to avoid it.
Tsering tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsering blocks a jab.
Despo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Despo breaks the clinch.
Despo misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Despo.
 It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.
Despo misses with a body shot.
Despo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Despo jabs Tsering to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsering is just out of range.
Tsering with the counter takedown but Despo avoids it easily.
Despo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Despo misses with a wild body shot.
Tsering changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Despo scores with a body shot.
Despo cracks a nice hook into Tsering's ribs.
Tsering looks winded!
Despo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tserings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Despo moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Despo.
Despo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Despo lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Despo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsering changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsering takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Despo lands a big uppercut and Tsering crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tsering looks OK. Despo waves Tsering back to his feet!
 Tsering is rocked!
Despo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tsering - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Despo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrico Despo!
Dechen Tsering spoke after the fight, saying 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Borkowski (ranked 3175 p4p, 4571 weight class) and Louis Parsons (ranked 321 p4p, 418 weight class). Louis Parsons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Borkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borkowski lands a right hook to the body.
Parsons misses with a takedown attempt
and Borkowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borkowski jabs Parsons right on the nose. Parsons blinks but takes it well.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borkowski sprawls well. Borkowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parsons gets slowly back to his feet.
Borkowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parsons is rocked!
It looks like Louis Parsons has been cut.
Borkowski cracks Parsons with a hook to the temple - Parsons is on wobbly legs here! Borkowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Parsons falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Borkowski wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oskar Borkowski!
A relieved looking Oskar Borkowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Howe (ranked 4463 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Jin Soo Son (ranked 258 p4p, 194 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Soo Son!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howe being controlled against the ropes.
Howe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Son lands a knee to the body.
Son manages to break the clinch.
Howe moves into the clinch successfully.
Son is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howe.
Son is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Howe looking to throw knees to the head but Son is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Son breaks the clinch.
Jin Soo Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son swats away the attempt to clinch by Howe.
No joy there for Howe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son misses with a head kick.
Howe throws a big counter combination but Son scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Son connects with the punch.
Howe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Son scores with a jab to the jaw.
Son lands a really nice looking cross but Howe seems unphased.
Son gets a clinch.
Howe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Son walks away with a smile on his face. Howe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Son scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 Howe is rocked!
Son fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howe to the ground. Son is now in Howe's guard.
Oh Howe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Son manages to get himself to full guard.
Howe seems to have got his legs back now.
Howe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Howe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Son can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son keeping moving, preventing Howe from controlling successfully.
Howe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Son is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howe is controlling him.
Son working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howe.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Son is on top in guard.
Son must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Son can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Son postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Son keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howe's head.
Son controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Son postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Son working his ground and pound in the gym.
Son lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Son chips away with some ground and pound.
Son trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Son is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Son postures up.
Son in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Son advances position into side control!
Son goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Son's guard! Nice work there by Howe!
Howe wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Howe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Son utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howe prevents Son from getting back to his feet.
Howe wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Howe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Howe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Howe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Howe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Son's head.
Howe trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six 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.
Son can't keep his opponent in guard - Howe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howe is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.
Son really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howe is breathing heavily.
Howe is trying to control the action in half guard but Son is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Son blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howe.
Howe prevents Son from improving his position.
Howe 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.
Howe is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Son - just one landing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Son connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howe's hands.
Son lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Son changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Howe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Son working the ground and pound.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Howe wants to control but Son postures up.
Son landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Howe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Howe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Howe is trying to improve his position.
Son lands a nice forearm strike.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Son is putting a hurting on Howe here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howe taking a bit of punishment here - Son scoring with strikes.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Son lands a few punches from side control.
Son scores with a couple of short elbows.
Howe is not content to let Son control the position.
Son landing strikes.
Son trying to control the position but Howe is working away.
Howe taking a bit of punishment here - Son scoring with strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Son lands an elbow.
Son controls the position from side control.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Howe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Son happy to just control the position for now.
Son is working Howe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Howe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Howe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Soo Son 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. This is the final round!
Son lands with an overhand left.
Son blocks a head kick by Howe.
Howe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Son shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howe's guard.
Howe is wriggling around but Son manages to pass to half guard.
Son is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe is trying to get back to full guard.
Howe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Son scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son is stalling here. Howe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Son seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Howe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Howe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Son has escaped the position, nice work there.
Son wants to control but Howe postures up.
Jin Soo Son has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howe is looking to take a break and control but Son is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Son tries to improve position but can't.
Howe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe working the head and body with strikes.
Howe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Son is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Howe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Son is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Son is refusing to be controlled, as Howe sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe thows a huge punch but Son dodges it nicely.
Howe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Son looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Son is trying to get back to full guard.
Howe slips a nice elbow through Son's hands, connecting with Son's forehead.
Son is staying active underneath Howe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Son looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ben Howe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well.
Son has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Son closes the distance and pushes Howe back into the ropes.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Howe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howe wants to break free but Son has control.
Howe wants to take the fight to the mat but Son manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Son crunches a lovely knee into Howe's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Son.
Son lands a hook that snaps the head of Howe backwards.
Howe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howe is trying to pull guard but Son has him pressed against the ropes.
Son manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howe motions for Son to come forward. Howe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Son moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Son's corner calls for a 1-2. Son obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Son will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Son looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Howe looking for a sweep. Not yet Howe, not yet.
Son sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Son landing with the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Son scoring with some ground and pound.
Howe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Son controls the pace.
Son distracts Howe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howe trying to strike off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Son working some strikes from top position.
Son looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Son swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Howe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Son shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Son was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Howe seems a little lost for a moment, as Son dominates the positioning.
Howe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howe is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Howe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howe is not content to let Son control the position.
Howe is looking for a sweep. Son is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Son scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Son is working away from the top position though.
Son landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Son working the head and body with strikes.
Son content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Son is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Son content to control rather than advance.
Jin Soo Son is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howe gets back to full guard.
Ben Howe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Son trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Soo Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Son has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:20
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 18:20
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Soo Son!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuo Tachibana (ranked 4737 p4p, 2218 weight class) and Korneliusz Walczak (ranked 472 p4p, 273 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuo Tachibana!
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, Korneliusz Walczak!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walczak thuds a left hand into Tachibana's body.
Walczak has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tachibana shoots for a takedown but Walczak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walczak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tachibana manages to avoid it.
Walczak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tachibana has been working on his balance at Gym Goroshi London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Walczak.
Walczak pushes Tachibana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tachibana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Walczak.
Walczak gets underhooks to prevent Tachibana's takedown attempt.
Tachibana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Walczak.
Walczak scores with a shoulder strike.
Walczak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tachibana is breathing heavily.
Walczak is working Tachibana over against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walczak.
Walczak lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Walczak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walczak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Walczak lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Walczak.
A hook to the body from Walczak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walczak lands a nice uppercut.
Walczak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Walczak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tachibanas head.
Walczak lands with a left to the head.
Walczak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tachibana is rocked!
Tachibana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuo Tachibana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Walczak.
A short uppercut from Walczak.
Walczak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walczak scores with a shot to the side of Tachibana's head.
Oh Tachibana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walczak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tachibanas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walczak lands with a short shot to the head.
Walczak drops Tachibana onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tachibana is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Walczak creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tachibana with a big uppercut! Tachibana tries to clinch up but Walczak pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Tachibana to the mat! Tachibana covers up and Walczak unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Korneliusz Walczak!
Korneliusz Walczak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Malinowski (ranked 2527 p4p, 3219 weight class) and Leroy Michel (ranked 289 p4p, 361 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 2 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Cyprian Malinowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Michel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Cyprian Malinowski has been cut.
Michel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Michel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malinowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michel looks to land a left hand but Malinowski moved out of range nicely.
Malinowski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malinowski slips a straight right by Michel.
Michel slips a jab and a cross from Malinowski.
Michel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michel slips under a jab from Malinowski.
Michel ducks under a wild hook from Malinowski.
A countering left hand to the body from Michel misses.
Malinowski scores with a hook to the body. Michel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michel scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Malinowski finds it's target.
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!
Michel walks into a jab.
Malinowski misses with an uppercut. Michel saw that one coming.
Michel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malinowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malinowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michel on the side of the head.
Malinowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cyprian Malinowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Malinowski catches Michel right on the button with a cross.
Malinowski looks to land a left hand but Michel moved out of range nicely.
Malinowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michel throws a good cross that connects.
Malinowski throws a body punch but Michel moves out of range.
Malinowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malinowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Malinowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malinowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Michel counters with a stiff right hand.
Malinowski misses with a body shot.
Cyprian Malinowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malinowski.
Michel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malinowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michel manages to avoid it.
Malinowski misses with a hook.
Michel misses the shot to the body.
Malinowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Michel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malinowski's head backwards.
Malinowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michel.
Malinowski digs a good body shot into Michel's ribs.
Michel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malinowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malinowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Michel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malinowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malinowski slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michel tries to close the distance and clinch but Malinowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Michel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Malinowski misses its intended target.
Malinowski loads up on a big right hand but Michel slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Michel misses.
Malinowski connects with a crisp jab.
Malinowski staying out of range there.
Malinowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malinowski.
The fighters circling - Michel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malinowski lands a nice hook to Michel's body. Michel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michel ducks right into an uppercut from Malinowski.
Michel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malinowski cracks Michel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malinowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michel lands with a right hand.
Malinowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michel moves away.
Michel slips under a jab.
Malinowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michel on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Malinowski.
Michel throws a body shot but no joy.
Malinowski throws a one two combo.
Malinowski looks to land a left hand but Michel moved out of range nicely.
Malinowski ducks under a wild hook from Michel.
Malinowski misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michel! But no joy.
Michel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malinowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski avoids the body shot from Michel.
Malinowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Leroy Michel has been cut.
Michel throws a lazy right hand but Malinowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malinowski is looking to counter punch.
Michel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malinowski counters with a straight right hand.
Michel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malinowski.
A swing and a miss from Michel.
Malinowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Malinowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malinowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michel.
Michel misses with an uppercut. Malinowski saw that one coming.
Michel ducks under a wild hook from Malinowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malinowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malinowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michel misses with a right hand
and Malinowski counters with a straight right hand.
Michel misses the jab.
Michel misses with a body shot.
Malinowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michel defending well as Malinowski loads up on a big left hand.
Malinowski misses with an uppercut. Michel saw that one coming.
Michel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malinowski, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Malinowski misses
and Michel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malinowski takes one to the chin there.
Malinowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michel.
Malinowski throws a hook but Michel blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michel! But no joy.
Malinowski catches Michel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malinowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michel.
Michel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Malinowski counter with a right hand.
Malinowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michel slips under a jab.
Malinowski avoids the body shot from Michel.
Malinowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malinowski.
Michel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malinowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michel slips under a jab from Malinowski.
Michel slips a jab from Malinowski.
Malinowski takes a swing at Michel's ribcage but misses.
Michel 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.
Malinowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michel.
Malinowski throws a hook but Michel blocks it.
Malinowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Malinowski thuds his right hand into Michel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malinowski swings for the body but Michel moves out of range.
Michel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malinowski loads up on a big right hand but Michel slips the punch.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malinowski.
Michel throws a sloppy body shot
and Malinowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michel defending well as Malinowski loads up on a big left hand.
Michel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malinowski moves away.
It looked like Malinowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michel.
Malinowski avoids the body shot from Michel.
Michel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malinowski misses the shot to the body.
Malinowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malinowski looks to land a left hand but Michel moved out of range nicely.
Malinowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michel moves away.
Michel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malinowski throws out the jab.
Michel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michel throws out a counter right but Malinowski avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyprian Malinowski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Michel misses with a body shot.
Michel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Michel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malinowski.
Malinowski misses with a hook. Michel ducked under it nicely.
Michel moves out of range as Malinowski strikes.
Malinowski slips under a jab from Michel.
Michel looks to score with a jab to the body but Malinowski is just out of range.
Malinowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Michel.
Michel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michel there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski misses with a hook. Michel ducked under it nicely.
Michel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malinowski with a body shot.
Michel darts in and clinches Malinowski up against the ropes.
Michel can't find room to land a body shot as Malinowski controls the action.
Michel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Michel manages to break the clinch.
Malinowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinowski swings widly with a right hand
and Michel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michel swings for the body but Malinowski moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Michel.
A counter left hand to the body from Malinowski misses its target.
Malinowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Michel.
A little jabbing left from Michel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malinowski throws a hook but Michel avoids it easily.
Malinowski throws a hook but Michel blocks it.
Michel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malinowski throws a hook but Michel avoids it easily.
Michel moves in looking to clinch but Malinowski pushes him off.
Malinowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Michel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malinowski defends well and Michel ends up having to push Malinowski into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malinowski moves out of range as Michel strikes.
Good shot there by Malinowski.
Malinowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Malinowski there.
Malinowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malinowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malinowski.
Michel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michel avoids the body shot from Malinowski.
Malinowski misses with an uppercut.
Michel misses with a looping right.
Malinowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Michel lands a jab to the nose.
Malinowski lands a really nice looking cross but Michel seems unphased.
Malinowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Malinowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michel can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Malinowski.
Michel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malinowski.
Michel slips a jab from Malinowski.
A nice side step and Michel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michel slips under a jab.
Michel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michel.
Malinowski lands a big right hand that sends Michel crashing to the mat! Malinowski stays standing though and waves Michel back to his feet!
Michel is rocked!
Michel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Malinowski gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Michel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyprian Malinowski!
Cyprian Malinowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Kay (ranked 2448 p4p, 4526 weight class) and Colby Covigten (ranked 306 p4p, 476 weight class). Ross Kay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Colby Covigten's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Covigten!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covigten tries to clinch up but Kay circles away and keeps his distance.
Covigten tries to bum rush Kay with a series of wild strikes but Kay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Covigten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Covigten tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
Kay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Covigten.
Covigten works over Kay's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ross Kay has been cut.
Covigten throws a head kick but Kay moves out of range.
Covigten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kay gets a double leg takedown into Covigten's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Covigten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Covigten wants to stand up but Kay is controlling him.
Kay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Kay controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covigten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Covigten's head.
Kay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kay drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kay as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Covigten screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kay! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ross Kay!
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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