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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Grant Gunterson (ranked 4428 p4p, 25633 weight class) and Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov (ranked 303 p4p, 532 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150
1 - 2 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
Very strong
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Brawler
Prefers standup
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Gunterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jabolsagadumedov circles away.
Jabolsagadumedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov scores with a hook to the body.
Gunterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jabolsagadumedov tries a body shot but Gunterson blocks it.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunterson.
Gunterson cracks Jabolsagadumedov with a nice body shot.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov gets a clinch.
Gunterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jabolsagadumedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jabolsagadumedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov instigates a clinch.
Gunterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabolsagadumedov.
Gunterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the cage.
Gunterson trying to stall but Jabolsagadumedov improves his position.
Gunterson tries to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling the position.
Gunterson trying to control the position but instead, Jabolsagadumedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunterson into the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabolsagadumedov blocks a head kick by Gunterson.
Gunterson wants to clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabolsagadumedov clinches up with Gunterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov working aggressively here.
Come on Jabolsagadumedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunterson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jabolsagadumedov gets an underhook and turns Gunterson into the cage.
Gunterson prevents a body shot from Jabolsagadumedov.
Gunterson blocking some punches.
Gunterson is leaning against Jabolsagadumedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gunterson up against the cage.
Gunterson manages to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jabolsagadumedov darts in and clinches Gunterson up against the cage.
Gunterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Jabolsagadumedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jabolsagadumedov clinches with his opponent.
Gunterson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunterson tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabolsagadumedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabolsagadumedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jabolsagadumedov circles away.
Jabolsagadumedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jabolsagadumedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Jabolsagadumedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jabolsagadumedov closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabolsagadumedov manages to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a body kick that misses
and Gunterson counters with a left and a right that stings Jabolsagadumedov.
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!
Jabolsagadumedov instigates a clinch.
Gunterson tries to stall but Jabolsagadumedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gunterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jabolsagadumedov gets a clinch.
Gunterson looking to throw knees to the head but Jabolsagadumedov is blocking nicely.
Jabolsagadumedov'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.
Jabolsagadumedov working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov breaks from the clinch.
Gunterson dodges the punch combination from Jabolsagadumedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabolsagadumedov. Gunterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunterson is looking to clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunterson.
Gunterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabolsagadumedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jabolsagadumedov clinches up with Gunterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jabolsagadumedov takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jabolsagadumedov moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabolsagadumedov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunterson.
Gunterson can't break the clinch.
Gunterson is trying to stall.
Gunterson is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Gunterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jabolsagadumedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to break the clinch but Gunterson is controlling the position.
Jabolsagadumedov stalling.
Jabolsagadumedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunterson is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov avoiding damage.
Jabolsagadumedov has Gunterson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jabolsagadumedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jabolsagadumedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jabolsagadumedov clinches with his opponent.
Come on Jabolsagadumedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunterson breaks from the clinch.
Gunterson tries to clinch up but Jabolsagadumedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Jabolsagadumedov forces Gunterson back against the cage and clinches.
Gunterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov digs a right hand underneath Gunterson's ribcage. Gunterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunterson stalling in the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov improves position.
Jabolsagadumedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunterson gets tackled into the cage by Jabolsagadumedov. Jabolsagadumedov maintains the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to force a seperation but Gunterson has the dominant position.
Gunterson has Jabolsagadumedov pressed against the cage, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunterson is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the cage.
Gunterson managing to block the knees to the body from Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunterson's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabolsagadumedov stalling.
Jabolsagadumedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jabolsagadumedov darts in and clinches Gunterson up against the cage.
Gunterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov stalling the fight.
Gunterson breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Gunterson misses.
Gunterson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunterson wants to clinch up but Jabolsagadumedov keeps it at a distance.
Jabolsagadumedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabolsagadumedov.
Gunterson is looking to counter the offense by Jabolsagadumedov and move into the clinch.
Grant Gunterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunterson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gunterson. Those never looked like landing.
Jabolsagadumedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunterson avoids the head kick by Jabolsagadumedov.
Gunterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to break the clinch but Gunterson has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jabolsagadumedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunterson cracks a nice hook into Jabolsagadumedov's ribs.
Jabolsagadumedov rushes Gunterson and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov taking a breather.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant Gunterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jabolsagadumedov breaks from the clinch.
Gunterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jabolsagadumedov circles away.
Gunterson tries to clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is having none of it.
Jabolsagadumedov misses with the combination.
Gunterson throws a head kick that misses.
Gunterson clinches up with Jabolsagadumedov and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunterson is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunterson counters with a two punch combo.
 Jabolsagadumedov is rocked!
Gunterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jabolsagadumedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunterson finish him?
Jabolsagadumedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunterson plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Jabolsagadumedov's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Jabolsagadumedov, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grant Gunterson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Jason Mamaisa (ranked 2985 p4p, 25673 weight class) and Masanori Rikishii (ranked 239 p4p, 359 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Mamaisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masanori Rikishii!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mamaisa.
Mamaisa rushes Rikishii and presses him up against the cage.
Mamaisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rikishii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mamaisa misses with a two punch combination.
Rikishii wants to counter the offense by Mamaisa and move into the clinch position.
Mamaisa takes the fight into the clinch.
Rikishii is trying to break free.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch.
Mamaisa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamaisa throws a counter high kick but Rikishii was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mamaisa throws a big shot that misses.
Mamaisa darts in and clinches Rikishii up against the cage.
Mamaisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rikishii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaisa.
Mamaisa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rikishii momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaisa has closed the distance and engaged Rikishii in a clinch.
Rikishii lands with a short shot to the head.
Rikishii tries to circle away but Mamaisa has him pinned against the cage.
Rikishii blocks an elbow strike.
Rikishii has Mamaisa pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rikishii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamaisa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamaisa closes the distance and clinches.
Rikishii misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mamaisa breaks from the clinch.
Rikishii blocks a head kick by Mamaisa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii throws a head kick that misses.
Mamaisa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rikishii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mamaisa.
Mamaisa darts in and clinches Rikishii up against the cage.
Mamaisa breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaisa throws a sloppy body shot
and Rikishii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rikishii lands with a nice combination. Mamaisa backs away looking to recover.
Rikishii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mamaisa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rikishii's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rikishii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mamaisa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rikishii, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamaisa has Rikishii pushed against the cage.
Mamaisa keeps control of Rikishii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii letting Mamaisa take a breather here.
Rikishii breaks from the clinch.
Rikishii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamaisa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rikishii.
Rikishii tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamaisa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mamaisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rikishii checks a leg kick nicely.
Rikishii moves in looking to clinch but Mamaisa pushes him off.
Rikishii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rikishii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamaisa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamaisa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rikishii scrambles back to his feet.
Mamaisa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamaisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaisa throws a lazy right hand but Rikishii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rikishii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mamaisa.
Rikishii connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rikishii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamaisa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rikishii avoids the body shot from Mamaisa.
Rikishii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rikishii misses with a wild body shot.
Mamaisa clinches.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rikishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mamaisa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick lands for Mamaisa.
Mamaisa darts in and clinches Rikishii up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rikishii prevents a body shot from Mamaisa.
Rikishii effectively controlling the action here.
Mamaisa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rikishii up against the cage.
Jason Mamaisa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rikishii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Rikishii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamaisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamaisa stuns Rikishii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishii throws a nice looking combination but Mamaisa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rikishii closes the distance and pushes Mamaisa back into the cage.
Rikishii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamaisa throws a head kick but Rikishii moves out of range.
Rikishii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mamaisa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rikishii.
Jason Mamaisa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rikishii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaisa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamaisa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rikishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaisa moves away.
Mamaisa misses with a few strikes there.
Rikishii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamaisa on the side of the head.
Jason Mamaisa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rikishii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamaisa misses with a body punch.
Rikishii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamaisa backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii breaks the clinch.
Mamaisa closes the distance and pushes Rikishii back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamaisa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rikishii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rikishii scores with a hook.
Rikishii fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Rikishii.
Mamaisa throws a series of punches but Rikishii avoids them all with ease.
Rikishii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mamaisa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishii.
Mamaisa avoids the body shot from Rikishii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaisa has managed to clinch.
Rikishii tries to circle away but Mamaisa has him pinned against the cage.
Mamaisa just leaning against Rikishii, taking a breather.
Rikishii looking to slow down the pace here.
Rikishii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamaisa stalling against the cage.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamaisa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaisa thows a body kick. Rikishii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mamaisa tries to clinch there but Rikishii circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamaisa closes the distance and clinches.
Mamaisa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rikishii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rikishii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Come on Mamaisa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamaisa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rikishii missing with knees to the body.
Mamaisa prevents Rikishii from breaking the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mamaisa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rikishii effectively controlling the action here.
Mamaisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rikishii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamaisa 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Mamaisa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mamaisa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mamaisa wants to clinch.
Mamaisa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamaisa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mamaisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaisa moves into the clinch.
Rikishii can't break the clinch.
Rikishii is trying to break free.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamaisa circles away.
Mamaisa throws a big counter combination but Rikishii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mamaisa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mamaisa manages to break the clinch.
Rikishii moves in looking to clinch but Mamaisa pushes him off.
As Rikishii looks to move away, Mamaisa throws a big counter combo but Rikishii just gets out of the way.
Mamaisa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rikishii's sensitive parts.
Rikishii throws a head kick but Mamaisa moves out of range.
Mamaisa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rikishii throws a lazy head kick
and Mamaisa counters by clinching up.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rikishii throws a leg kick that misses.
Rikishii throws a right and a left that Mamaisa avoids nicely.
Rikishii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mamaisa.
Mamaisa clinches up with Rikishii and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamaisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaisa moves into range and clinches up with Rikishii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Rikishii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rikishii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaisa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rikishii throws a body punch but Mamaisa moves out of range.
Rikishii tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamaisa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mamaisa fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamaisa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rikishii up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mamaisa as Rikishii tries to tie him up.
Rikishii is trying to break the clinch but Mamaisa is controlling him.
Mamaisa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamaisa scoring well with a low kick there.
Mamaisa misses with a two punch combination.
Mamaisa sets himself, and Rikishii steps forward looking for the clinch! Mamaisa avoids it this time.
Rikishii blocks a head kick by Mamaisa.
Rikishii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamaisa is looking to wear down Rikishii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rikishii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rikishii tries to clinch but Mamaisa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamaisa instigates a clinch.
Rikishii can't break the clinch.
Mamaisa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mamaisa breaks from the clinch.
Mamaisa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaisa throws a nice head kick!
Rikishii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaisa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamaisa closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaisa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamaisa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masanori Rikishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Mamaisa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rikishii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamaisa circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mamaisa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mamaisa 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mamaisa!
Jason Mamaisa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Montserrat Chai (ranked 5324 p4p, 5262 weight class) and Grayson Sideris (ranked 487 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Montserrat Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grayson Sideris!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chai counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Sideris to the mat! Chai runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Sideris is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Chai jabs at Sideris's body.
Sideris misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Sideris throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Sideris was not able to check.
Sideris is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Chai just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Sideris has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Montserrat Chai!
Our winner, Montserrat Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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