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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 21533 p4p, 2600 weight class) and Tobig Tofail (ranked 571 p4p, 303 weight class). Weismuller's entrance music is The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobig Tofail!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller has his takedown stuffed
and Tofail counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Tofail moves out of range.
Weismuller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tofail is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tofail takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Tofail has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tofail lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tofail scores with a hook to the body. Weismuller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tofail misses with a body shot.
Tofail lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tofail misses with a head kick.
Tofail misses with a two punch combination.
Tofail blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
A bone on bone clash there as Weismuller blocks the leg kick.
Weismuller checks a low kick from Tofail.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tofail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weismuller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tofail.
Tofail avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Tofail looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weismuller tries to land a front kick but Tofail steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weismuller looks to land a body kick but Tofail moved away.
Weismuller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tofail displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weismuller.
Weismuller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tofail.
Tofail connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tofail drops Weismuller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weismuller looks back up at him and smiles so Tofail waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Tofail checks a leg kick.
Tofail with a nice calf kick.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Weismuller blocks the leg kick.
Weismuller with a poor takedown
and Tofail counters with a leg kick.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Tofail sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick
and Tofail counters with a right hand to the body.
Tofail lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tommy Weismuller's cut is getting worse.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tofail.
Tobig Tofail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tofail feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Weismuller sprawling to the canvas! Weismuller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tofail finish him?!
 Weismuller is rocked!
Tofail lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tofail scores with a kick to the body.
Weismuller walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Weismuller limp body while Tofail jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
After the fight, Tobig Tofail was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen (ranked 2505 p4p, 1620 weight class) and Einar KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ (ranked 314 p4p, 207 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Einar KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar KyrvÀnsyylÀ!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KyrvÀnsyylÀ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a punch to the head.
Van ThĂŒringen 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.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a lazy right hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van ThĂŒringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with the left hand. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ knows he should have avoided that one.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ defending well as Van ThĂŒringen loads up on a big left hand.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ takes one to the chin there.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€. Van ThĂŒringen does a little dance to reset his feet.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ slips a straight right by Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van ThĂŒringen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van ThĂŒringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
A combination from KyrvÀnsyylÀ does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van ThĂŒringen throws the left hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ avoids the punch easily.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ ducks under a wild hook from Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ scores with a nice right hand.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with an uppercut. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from KyrvÀnsyylÀ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ scores with a sloppy right hand. Van ThĂŒringen should have avoided that one.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ loads up on a big right hand but Van ThĂŒringen slips the punch.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a lunging right hand
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ staying out of range there.
A big left from Van ThĂŒringen misses.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ slips under a jab.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ swinging wildly here.
That's two 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!
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ looks to land a left hand but Van ThĂŒringen moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a looping overhand right but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ ducks down to avoid it.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a wild body shot.
Van ThĂŒringen throws out a loose jab but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a big shot that misses.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a shot from downtown. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moves away and avoids it.
Van ThĂŒringen looks to throw the jab but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ is out of range.
Van ThĂŒringen slips a jab and a cross from KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ defending well as Van ThĂŒringen loads up on a big left hand.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a shot from downtown. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moves away and avoids it.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ digs a good hook to Van ThĂŒringen's body.
Van ThĂŒringen connects with a right hand. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ shakes it off.
Van ThĂŒringen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with an uppercut. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a looping overhand right but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ ducks down to avoid it.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen throws an overhand right that lands on KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€'s shoulder, as KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ tries to avoid the shot.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ moves out of range of the strikes.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Van ThĂŒringen misses.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a jab.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ throws a hook to the side of Van ThĂŒringen's head but Van ThĂŒringen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van ThĂŒringen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a jab. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a hook to the side of KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€'s head but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a hook. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a hook but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ blocks it.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van ThĂŒringen.
Despite the aggression on KyrvÀnsyylÀ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van ThĂŒringen cracks KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a jab but it's blocked by KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a crisp jab that stopped KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ in his tracks.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a straight left.
Van ThĂŒringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van ThĂŒringen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ defending well as Van ThĂŒringen loads up on a big left hand.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a lazy right hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from KyrvÀnsyylÀ! But no joy.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moves away from the strike by Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van ThĂŒringen with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
Despite the aggression on KyrvÀnsyylÀ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van ThĂŒringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van ThĂŒringen cracks KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ with an open hand slap.
Van ThĂŒringen throws the left hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ avoids the punch easily.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Einar KyrvÀnsyylÀ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Van ThĂŒringen.
A jab from Van ThĂŒringen misses.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a jab. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ throws a hook but Van ThĂŒringen avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van ThĂŒringen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van ThĂŒringen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from KyrvÀnsyylÀ! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Van ThĂŒringen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van ThĂŒringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a one-two to the body.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ lunges at Van ThĂŒringen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van ThĂŒringen's hand.
Van ThĂŒringen blocks a jab.
Van ThĂŒringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a counter combo.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ looks to land a left hand but Van ThĂŒringen moved out of range nicely.
Van ThĂŒringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
A little jabbing left from KyrvÀnsyylÀ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van ThĂŒringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van ThĂŒringen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van ThĂŒringen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ slips a jab from Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a hook but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ avoids it easily.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a hook. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ ducked under it nicely.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van ThĂŒringen slips a jab and a cross from KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
Van ThĂŒringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van ThĂŒringen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van ThĂŒringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ slips a straight right by Van ThĂŒringen.
The crowd cheers as Van ThĂŒringen lands an impressive looking overhand right. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ doesn't seem phased though.
That's two 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!
Van ThĂŒringen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van ThĂŒringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a hook to the side of KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€'s head but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThĂŒringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - KyrvÀnsyylÀ coming out on top.
Van ThĂŒringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a double jab.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a looping right.
Van ThĂŒringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ swinging wildly here.
Van ThĂŒringen connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a looping right.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ blocks a jab.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ throws out a counter right but Van ThĂŒringen avoids it with no problem.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van ThĂŒringen backs up against the cage.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a jab when KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ was well out of range.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a lazy uppercut
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van ThĂŒringen moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Van ThĂŒringen does it's job there.
Van ThĂŒringen loads up on a big right hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ slips the punch.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van ThĂŒringen was well out of range. Poor timing from KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a straight right.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van ThĂŒringen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ defending well as Van ThĂŒringen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and KyrvÀnsyylÀ releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van ThĂŒringen loads up on a big right hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ slips the punch.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a jab but it's blocked by KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van ThĂŒringen doesn't seem phased though.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen looks to land a right hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moved out of range.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ defending well as Van ThĂŒringen loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a lazy uppercut
and KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van ThĂŒringen thinking.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van ThĂŒringen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from KyrvÀnsyylÀ! But no joy.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a hook but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ avoids it easily.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a wild combination.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a looping right.
Van ThĂŒringen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Einar KyrvÀnsyylÀ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ slips a jab from Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a looping left.
Van ThĂŒringen cracks KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ with a good jab.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with an uppercut.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Van ThĂŒringen under the eye.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a jab.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThĂŒringen.
A swing and a miss from Van ThĂŒringen.
A jab from Van ThĂŒringen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moves away from the strike by Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a body kick that misses.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ slips under a jab from Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ staying out of range there.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moves away from the strike by Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van ThĂŒringen.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van ThĂŒringen has got the better of the exchanges.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a body shot.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a wild combination.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with a hook.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ swings for the body but Van ThĂŒringen moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van ThĂŒringen.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ slips under a jab.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van ThĂŒringen.
A little jabbing left from KyrvÀnsyylÀ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van ThĂŒringen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ can do to turn this around?
Van ThĂŒringen throws a shot from downtown. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on KyrvÀnsyylÀ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van ThĂŒringen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a double jab.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a wild body shot.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with the left hand. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van ThĂŒringen checks the leg kick.
Van ThĂŒringen attempts a counter takedown but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ avoids it well and moves away.
Van ThĂŒringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van ThĂŒringen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van ThĂŒringen looks to throw the jab but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ is out of range.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ unleashes a big counter combination but Van ThĂŒringen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van ThĂŒringen misses with an uppercut
and KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ counters with a series of strikes. Van ThĂŒringen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a looping overhand right but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ ducks down to avoid it.
Van ThĂŒringen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van ThĂŒringen lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a hook to the side of KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€'s head but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a shot from downtown. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moves away and avoids it.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ takes one on the button.
Van ThĂŒringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van ThĂŒringen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a big shot that misses.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van ThĂŒringen throws a lazy right hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a counter combo.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van ThĂŒringen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from KyrvÀnsyylÀ! But no joy.
Van ThĂŒringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
Van ThĂŒringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Van ThĂŒringen.
An attempted straight right counter from Van ThĂŒringen misses the target.
Van ThĂŒringen checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van ThĂŒringen throws an overhand right that lands on KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€'s shoulder, as KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ tries to avoid the shot.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van ThĂŒringen looks to land a right hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ moved out of range.
As Van ThĂŒringen backs off KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ throws a huge counter combo but Van ThĂŒringen manages to avoid it all.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ swings for the body but Van ThĂŒringen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Van ThĂŒringen misses the target.
Van ThĂŒringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van ThĂŒringen missing with a left hand there. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van ThĂŒringen throws the left hand but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ avoids the punch easily.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van ThĂŒringen moves away from the strike by KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
Nice defenses there by KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
Van ThĂŒringen missing with a left hand there. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van ThĂŒringen throws out a loose jab but KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van ThĂŒringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van ThĂŒringen throws out a powerful jab.
Van ThĂŒringen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€.
KyrvĂ€nsyylĂ€ ducks right into an uppercut from Van ThĂŒringen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van ThĂŒringen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen!
Balthasar Van ThĂŒringen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrengarry (ranked 965 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Malcolm King (ranked 134 p4p, 185 weight class). Barrengarry comes to the cage accompanied by The Young Crazed Peeling by The Distillers. King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again â White Teeth. 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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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Barrengarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a head kick. That will keep Barrengarry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barrengarry walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
King throws a series of punches but Barrengarry moves out of range.
King scores with a push kick.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws a shot to the body.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Barrengarry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King cracks Barrengarry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barrengarry moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King motions for Barrengarry to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by King.
Barrengarry feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Barrengarry 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.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Barrengarry 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.
Barrengarry blocks the body kick.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrengarry rather than just go for the knockout.
Barrengarry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and moves out of range.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Crunch! Barrengarry slams his shin into King's torso.
King misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
King moves forwards but Barrengarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from King.
Barrengarry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry slips a jab and a cross from King.
A combination from King does no damage.
King throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King cracks Barrengarry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrengarry falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barrengarry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrengarry checks it well.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 King is rocked!
King misses with the combination.
Barrengarry thinks about countering with a body kick.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrengarry finish him?
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry drops King with a beautiful combination! King stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barrengarry is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looks to land a combination. Barrengarry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrengarry circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barrengarry back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
BOOM! Barrengarry lands a beautiful left hook that drops King. King tries to recover but Barrengarry is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and King lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
A very excited looking Logan Barrengarry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tali Ihantala (ranked 1552 p4p, 824 weight class) and Yngve Laake (ranked 197 p4p, 105 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tali Ihantala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Laake!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laake.
Ihantala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The 3rd Precinct in the buildup to the fight.
Ihantala connects with a jab.
 It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laake scoring well with a low kick there.
Ihantala throws the left hand but Laake avoids the punch easily.
Ihantala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laake can pounce on him.
Ihantala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ihantala misses with a looping right.
Laake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Laake avoids them all with ease.
Ihantala swings for the body but Laake moves out of range.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut. Laake saw that one coming.
Laake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ihantala throws a hook to the side of Laake's head but Laake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laake avoids the body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihantala thuds his right hand into Laake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihantala missing with a left hand there. Laake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ihantala moves out of range as Laake throws a body kick.
Laake throws a leg kick which misses Ihantala's front leg but catches the back leg as Ihantala tries to avoid it.
Ihantala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ihantala missing with a left hand there. Laake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Laake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laake with a jab.
Laake moves out of range of the strikes.
Laake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ihantala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut.
Laake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laake cracks Ihantala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ihantala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ihantala misses with a body shot
and Laake counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ihantala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laake finds it's way round the side to connect with Ihantala's head.
Laake has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice straight punches there by Laake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laake.
Laake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ihantala lands with a straight right. Laake didn't see that one coming.
Ihantala throws an off balance right hand
and Laake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laake looks to score with a jab to the body but Ihantala is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ihantala.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Laake counters with a solid body kick.
Ihantala throws a low kick but Laake moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Laake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ihantala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laake lands a lovely overhand right.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut. Laake saw that one coming.
Laake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ihantala with a body shot.
Laake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Ihantala misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ihantala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laake lands a nice hook to Ihantala's body. Ihantala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ihantala is breathing heavily.
Laake tries a head kick but it misses.
Laake scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ihantala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laake.
Ihantala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laake.
Laake jabs Ihantala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ihantala misses with a hook
and Laake counters with an outside leg kick.
Laake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Laake tenderised Ihantala's leg. Ihantala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Laake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ihantala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laake.
Laake staying out of range there.
Laake throws the left hand but Ihantala avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laake is looking to land body kicks.
Ihantala misses with a left hand
letting Laake counter with a right hand.
Donk. Laake catches Ihantala right on the button with a cross.
Ihantala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laake finds it's way round the side to connect with Ihantala's head.
Ihantala throws a hook but Laake blocks it.
Laake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laake swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala throwing a counter right hand but Laake manages to avoid it.
Laake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ihantala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circling - Ihantala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Ihantala does no damage.
Ihantala tests Laake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ihantala looks to land a right hand but Laake moved out of range.
Ihantala misses with a hook
and Laake counters with a low kick, right behind Ihantala 's knee.
Ihantala misses with a right hand
and Laake counters with a straight right hand.
Laake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ihantala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Laake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngve Laake'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.
Ihantala scores with a hook.
Laake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laake digs a good hook to Ihantala's body.
Laake throws a head kick that misses.
Laake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ihantalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laake lands the left hand.
Ihantala moves out of range as Laake throws a body kick.
Ihantala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laake finds it's way round the side to connect with Ihantala's head.
Laake misses with a straight left.
Ihantala misses with a two punch combination.
Laake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laake throws out the jab.
A jab from Laake finds it's way through Ihantala's defenses.
Ihantala is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Laake ducks down to avoid it.
Ihantala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Laake ducks down to avoid it.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Laake's shoulder, as Laake tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laake connects with a body shot that sends Ihantala's belly button to the back.
Ihantala throws out a loose jab but Laake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laake feints a counter leg kick.
Laake tests Ihantala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Ihantala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ihantala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ihantala seems to have got his legs back now.
Laake ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
Ihantala lands a nice hook to Laake's body. Laake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laake throws a head kick that misses.
Ihantala throws a hook but Laake avoids it easily.
Ihantala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laake.
Laake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala motions for Laake to come forward. Ihantala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ihantala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laake scores with a leg kick.
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ihantala is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ihantala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laake lands with a good body shot.
Ihantala throws the left hand but Laake avoids the punch easily.
Ihantala throws a jab but it's blocked by Laake.
Ihantala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laake ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
Laake scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ihantala tries to move into range but Laake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laake.
Laake staying out of range there.
Laake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ihantala's sensitive parts.
Laake cracks Ihantala with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Laake to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laake is out of range and Ihantala settles back down.
Ihantala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laake!
Laake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ihantala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laake.
Ihantala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laake digs a good body shot into Ihantala's ribs.
Laake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laake.
Laake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ihantala.
A head kick misses from Laake.
Laake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laake scores with a jab.
Laake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ihantala momentarily.
Laake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ihantala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala misses with a hook
and Laake counters with a nice uppercut.
Laake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ihantala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laake scores with a body shot.
Laake scores with a shot to the body.
Laake lands a jab to Ihantala's midsection.
Laake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laake connects with a nice looking jab.
Ihantala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ihantala throws a right hand that misses
and Laake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ihantala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laake. Laake obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Laake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laake scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Laake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yngve Laake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Laake blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Laake looks to land a right hand but Ihantala moved out of range.
Ihantala throws a poor cross that misses
and Laake counters with a good low kick that Ihantala was not able to check.
Laake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihantala.
Yngve Laake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laake scores with a jab to the body.
Laake connects with an inside leg kick.
Ihantala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laake checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Laake.
As Laake looks to move away, Ihantala throws a big counter combo but Laake just gets out of the way.
Laake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laake feints and then cracks Ihantala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ihantala down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Laake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ihantala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laake is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ihantala throws the kick towards the body but Laake avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Laake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laake.
Laake digs a good body shot into Ihantala's ribs.
Laake is looking to slow Ihantala down with leg kicks.
Laake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Laake.
Ihantala's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Laake thows a body kick. Ihantala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laake.
Ihantala misses with a straight left.
Laake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laake digs a good body shot into Ihantala's ribs.
Laake throws a head kick that misses.
Yngve Laake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laake digs a good hook to Ihantala's body.
Tali Ihantala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ihantala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laake thuds a left hand into Ihantala's body.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laake scores with a hook.
Laake throws a head kick but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laake scores with a nice strike.
Ihantala connects with a looping right hand.
Laake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ihantala throws a poor cross that misses
and Laake counters with a right hand to the body.
Ihantala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laake slips under a jab from Ihantala.
Laake moves out of range of the strikes.
Ihantala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laake jabs Ihantala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ihantala throws a poor cross that misses
and Laake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laake scores with a jab to the head.
Laake scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Laake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ihantala doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laake.
Laake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ihantala doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laake, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala misses with a looping left.
Laake lands a jab to the nose.
Laake lunges at Ihantala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ihantala's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ihantala's head.
Laake connects with an inside leg kick.
Ihantala takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Laake there.
Ihantala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laake scores with a hook to the body. Ihantala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ihantala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laake defending well as Ihantala loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Laake misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laake.
Laake checks a low kick from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a lazy body kick
and Laake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laake.
Ihantala moves forwards but Laake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ihantala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ihantala misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yngve Laake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve Laake!
During a confident post fight interview, Yngve Laake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Metbal Skabetti (ranked 928 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Brad Chestner (ranked 123 p4p, 234 weight class). Chestner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Eyed Bruiser. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metbal Skabetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Chestner misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Chestner. Those never looked like landing.
Skabetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chestner slips a straight right by Skabetti.
Chestner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skabetti misses with a left hand
and Chestner counters with a nice uppercut.
Skabetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner looks to throw the jab but Skabetti is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Skabetti misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti tried to score with a low kick but Chestner checks it.
Skabetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skabetti throws an off balance right hand
and Chestner counters with a stiff right hand.
Skabetti misses with a looping right.
Chestner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner clinches with his opponent.
Chestner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chestner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skabetti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skabetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chestner.
Chestner misses with a hook. Skabetti ducked under it nicely.
Skabetti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chestner misses with a hook.
Metbal Skabetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chestner avoids the body shot from Skabetti.
Skabetti throws a right hand that misses
and Chestner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skabetti walks into a jab.
Chestner throws a jab but it's blocked by Skabetti.
Skabetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chestner.
Skabetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skabetti throwing a counter right hand but Chestner manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Skabetti.
Chestner misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner throws a lazy right hand but Skabetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skabetti moves away from the strike by Chestner.
Skabetti throwing a counter right hand but Chestner manages to avoid it.
Chestner connects with a body shot that sends Skabetti's belly button to the back.
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!
Chestner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skabetti counters with a low kick, right behind Chestner 's knee.
Chestner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skabetti.
Chestner tries to clinch but Skabetti moves away
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Chestner throws a nice looking combination but Skabetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner slips a jab from Skabetti.
Chestner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skabetti ducks under a wild hook from Chestner.
Skabetti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chestner clinches with his opponent.
Chestner blocking some punches.
Chestner misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chestner working aggressively here.
Chestner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chestner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skabetti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chestner looks winded!
Skabetti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skabetti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Skabetti lands an uppercut.
Skabetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skabetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chestner backwards.
A body shot lands from Skabetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skabetti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skabetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skabetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Chestner backwards.
Skabetti looking to throw knees to the head but Chestner is blocking nicely.
Skabetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chestner can't find room to land a body shot as Skabetti controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Skabetti.
A short uppercut from Skabetti.
A short left from Skabetti.
A right hook to the body lands for Chestner.
Skabetti lands a shoulder strike.
Chestner can't find room to land a body shot as Skabetti controls the action.
Skabetti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chestner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Skabetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skabetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skabetti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skabetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skabetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chestner.
Skabetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skabetti lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skabetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Metbal Skabetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner'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.
A cross from Skabetti lands.
Chestner misses with a hook
and Skabetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skabetti.
A jab from Chestner misses.
A little feinted left hand from Skabetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skabetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chestner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skabetti on the side of the head.
A jab from Chestner misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner misses with a body shot
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Chestner misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chestner! Skabetti lets Chestner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chestner is rocked!
Chestner is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skabetti ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Chestner out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Metbal Skabetti!
Metbal Skabetti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 1515 p4p, 353 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli (ranked 56 p4p, 25 weight class). Mills comes into the arena with Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Pedersoli!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mills connects with a solid leg kick.
Mills throws a right hand that Pedersoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Pedersoli also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills cracks Pedersoli with a good jab.
Pedersoli takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Pedersoli misses with an uppercut. Mills saw that one coming.
Pedersoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pedersoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli missing with a left hand there. Mills was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mills was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mills avoids the head kick by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli feints and then cracks Mills's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mills down.
Mills scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedersoli takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills scores with a one two! Pedersoli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Pedersoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedersoli misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Mills on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pedersoli throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Pedersoli moves out of range easily.
Mills tries to clinch but Pedersoli moves out of range.
Mills throws a hook but Pedersoli avoids it easily.
Mills blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Mills tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills feints a jab promting Pedersoli to slip. Mills then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pedersoli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mills scores with the left hand. Pedersoli knows he should have avoided that one.
Mills avoids the body shot from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands a big uppercut and Mills crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mills looks OK. Pedersoli waves Mills back to his feet!
Mills is rocked!
It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills ducks into an uppercut from Pedersoli and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlo Pedersoli!
A very excited looking Carlo Pedersoli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Khan (ranked 467 p4p, 710 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 31 p4p, 44 weight class). Ghengis Khan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panda.
Panda slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panda.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Panda darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Panda.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan 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.
A short left from Khan.
Khan tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Panda tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
A short right from Khan.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Panda tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda blocks a body shot from Khan.
Panda works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan is looking to control Panda's arms but Panda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Khan gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Khan.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panda being controlled against the cage.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Panda looks winded!
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Khan.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Khan.
Come on Khan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghengis Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Panda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Panda throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panda.
Khan thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Khan is looking to clinch but Panda is avoiding it.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Panda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Panda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panda misses with a kick to the body.
Ghengis Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Khan tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Panda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan lunges at Panda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panda's hand.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
Panda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khan 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Khan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Khan misses.
A big left from Khan misses.
Panda rushes Khan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Khan takes a shot to the head.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
A short right from Khan.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Panda as Khan tries to tie him up.
Panda misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Khan gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan drops Panda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Panda is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Panda is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan misses with the head strike.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan misses with some punches.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khan pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khan pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan working aggressively here.
Panda blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Panda as Khan tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghengis Khan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Panda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Khan.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Khan.
Khan gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panda tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Khan mutters something to Panda before pushing him back against the cage. As Panda comes back towards him, Khan unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Panda clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghengis Khan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 263 p4p, 273 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 35 p4p, 37 weight class). Dragneel comes into the arena with Come the Fire Dragon blaring out of the sound system. Morrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Dragneel moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Dragneel jabs at Morrison's body.
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Morrison lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.
Dragneel throws a one two combo.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Morrison moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morrison slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Morrison throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragneel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragneel scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Dragneel, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Dragneel against the cage but Dragneel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison shoots in but Dragneel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragneel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
Dragneel lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrison if he has to take too many more of those.
Good exchange - Dragneel coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Dragneel thuds a left hand into Morrison's body.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Morrison's ribs.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Morrison defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dragneel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Morrison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragneel counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison misses the body punch
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a series of strikes. Dragneel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrison throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Morrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison works Dragneel's body with a nice hook.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dragneel's hands.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison jabs at Dragneel's body.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragneel doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Jab by Morrison.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel takes one to the chin there.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragneel should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Morrison throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Dragneel.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Morrison.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
A shot to the body from Dragneel misses
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Dragneel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Dragneel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dragneel wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morrison back to the cage. Dragneel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Dragneel jabs at Morrison's body.
Morrison lands an overhand right.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
Nice jab there from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Dragneel misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Dragneel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragneel scrambles back to his feet.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison misses the jab.
Dragneel misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel lands an overhand right.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
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!
Morrison looks for a takedown but Dragneel sprawls well.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Morrison defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Dragneel throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body.
Morrison gets tackled into the cage by Dragneel. Dragneel maintains the clinch.
Dragneel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison wants to break free but Dragneel has control.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrison tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Morrison tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to circle away but Morrison has him pinned against the cage.
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses
and Morrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragneel was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragneel is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragneel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDragneel.
Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison jabs at Dragneel's body.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with an inside leg kick.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragneel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Dragneel 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
A relieved looking Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Frank Morrison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is no place for cowards'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwasi Kwong (ranked 26 p4p, 63 weight class) and Oscar Blaydes (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Blaydes has chosen Black Sunshine - White Zombie as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Blaydes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kwong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Blaydes.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Kwong's defenses.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blaydes walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaydes takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Kwong misses with a hook.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaydes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwong.
Kwong moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kwong tries to improve position but can't.
Kwong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blaydes is trying to ground and pound but Kwong uses the momentary lack of control by Blaydes to regain half guard.
Blaydes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaydes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaydes wants to take a breather but Kwong is having none of it.
Kwong keeping hold of Blaydes's head, controlling as best he can.
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.
Blaydes trying to control from Kwong's half guard. Kwong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaydes trying to move into half guard but instead Kwong has managed to sweep!
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
Blaydes is controlling Kwong's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaydes, not yet.
Blaydes is pulling down on Kwong's head. It's preventing any offense from Kwong, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwong walks into a left hand.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the body
and Kwong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Kwong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blaydes moves forwards but Kwong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blaydes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Blaydes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaydes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Blaydes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kwong. That one must have hurt.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
That's time! Kwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong lands a nice hook to Blaydes's body. Blaydes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaydes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Kwong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwong throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Kwong only half commits.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Kwong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwong defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Kwong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kwong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong throwing a counter right hand but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Kwong swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Blaydes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Kwong takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Kwong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kwong tries to clinch but Blaydes is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kwong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong lands a jab to Blaydes's midsection.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Blaydes wants to counter with a clinch but Kwong pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwong!
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Kwong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Kwong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaydes can do to turn this around?
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaydes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Blaydes feints the counter takedown.
Kwong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blaydes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Blaydes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
Kwong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes lands a head shot.
Kwong swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Kwong misses with a shot to the body
and Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaydes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Blaydes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes.
Nice body punch from Blaydes - that landed with a thud.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kwong - that landed with a thud.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes prevents a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaydes fails to land the takedown.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Kwong slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kwong throws a leg kick which misses Blaydes's front leg but catches the back leg as Blaydes tries to avoid it.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaydes.
Kwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaydes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Kwong scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong cracks Blaydes with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
Kwong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaydes has picked Kwong up - he's going for a ride! Blaydes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes is looking to stall here but Kwong recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes throwing strikes but missing.
Blaydes throws a strike but Kwong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kwong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes pulls Kwong in close to prevent any damage.
Blaydes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kwong is stalling in the full guard.
Kwong won't allow Blaydes to sweep him here.
Kwong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blaydes is proving hard to escape from.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes pulls Kwong in close to his closed guard and prevents Kwong from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong is looking to clinch.
Kwong lands with a nice body punch.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kwong is fending him off so far but Blaydes persists. Nope, Kwong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes tests Kwong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
It looked like Kwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a kick to the body.
Kwong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Kwong catches Blaydes right on the button with a cross.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blaydes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Blaydes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwong lands with a light punch inside.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwong throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
Blaydes with a nice calf kick.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Kwong slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Kwong misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kwong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwong.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Kwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
Blaydes jabs at Kwong's body.
Kwong lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Kwong's belly button to the back.
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blaydes throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong lands a jab.
Kwong clobbers Blaydes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong cracks Blaydes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kwong cracks Blaydes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Blaydes moves away and avoids it.
Kwong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Blaydes swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong misses with a body kick.
Kwong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwong.
Kwong throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kwong.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwong is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Kwong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaydes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaydes misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a kick to the body.
Kwong lands a head kick. Blaydes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Blaydes jabs at Kwong's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the body.
Blaydes gets a double leg takedown into Kwong's guard.
Blaydes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwong is keeping the position for now.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
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!
Kwong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kwong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kwong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaydes has time to react.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaydes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
Blaydes is looking for a takedown.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwong's elbow.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kwong.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
And Blaydes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kwong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kwong lands a head kick!
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaydes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaydes lands a leg kick that knocks Kwong off balance momentarily.
Kwong lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwong, as that shot connected.
Kwong lands with a nice body punch.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Kwong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaydes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Kwong lands with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kwong.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kwong.
Kwong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaydes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Kwong moves forwards but Blaydes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaydes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong lands a nice shot that snaps Blaydes's head back.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwong scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Kwong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Blaydes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Blaydes lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
A short left from Blaydes.
Blaydes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blaydes manages to end up in side control.
Kwong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Kwong.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
Kwong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oscar Blaydes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwong is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kwong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong retains his lightweight title!
Kwasi Kwong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kersikov (ranked 9 p4p, 48 weight class) and Danyaal Zahedi (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Head of the Table. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danyaal Zahedi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Zahedi throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Zahedi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zahedi with a nice cross.
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Good exchange - Zahedi coming out on top.
Zahedi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zahedi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahedi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov slips a jab from Zahedi.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Zahedi throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Zahedi gets a clinch.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zahedi backwards.
Zahedi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zahedi on the inside.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahedi tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Zahedi.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Zahedi scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zahedi throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zahedi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zahedi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrei Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Zahedi loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Zahedi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Zahedi backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zahedi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov leaves his chin hanging out and Zahedi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kersikov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Danyaal Zahedi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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