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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adams (ranked 4403 p4p, 3957 weight class) and Chaos Kemppainen (ranked 438 p4p, 391 weight class). Simon Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chaos Kemppainen's chin.
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chaos Kemppainen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Kemppainen.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Nice defenses there by Kemppainen.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kemppainen misses with a body shot.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adams cracks Kemppainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kemppainen moves away from the strike by Adams.
Kemppainen looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Kemppainen throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Kemppainen slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Kemppainen looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams 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.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kemppainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Kemppainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kemppainen slips a jab from Adams.
Kemppainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Kemppainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looks to land a body kick but Kemppainen moved away.
Kemppainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Adams is wise to it.
Adams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kemppainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kemppainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kemppainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Kemppainen lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Kemppainen clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Kemppainen is controlling the position.
Adams is trying to push Kemppainen away but Kemppainen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kemppainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Kemppainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kemppainen on the inside.
A short right from Kemppainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemppainen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kemppainen.
Kemppainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kemppainen lands a shot to the body.
Kemppainen pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kemppainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Kemppainen is working Adams over against the cage.
Kemppainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kemppainen.
Kemppainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Kemppainen works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Kemppainen lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kemppainen lands a shot to the body.
Kemppainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
Kemppainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kemppainen scores with a hook to the body.
Kemppainen digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Kemppainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Kemppainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kemppainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 Adams is rocked!
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kemppainen. Kemppainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kemppainen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaos Kemppainen!
Our winner, Chaos Kemppainen, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 1659 p4p, 2332 weight class) and Daniel Burton (ranked 157 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Burton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burton lands a body shot.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Araujo rolls with it to try and escape but Burton cranks on the arm and Araujo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Burton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Tokoro (ranked 1532 p4p, 1797 weight class) and Jimmy Logan (ranked 211 p4p, 241 weight class). Tokoro comes to the cage accompanied by Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. The crowd seem to be enjoying Logan's choice of entrance music: The Wizard. Jimmy Logan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hideo Tokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Logan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
Tokoro lands with a nice body punch.
Logan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tokoro's head.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Logan blocks a jab.
Tokoro 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.
Tokoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokoro lands with a good body shot.
Logan thuds a left hand into Tokoro's body.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tokoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokoro throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokoro.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Tokoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Tokoro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Logan has time to react.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Logan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokoro.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Tokoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Tokoro finds it's target.
Logan lands with a cross.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokoro scores with a three punch combo!
Tokoro jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokoro misses with a body punch
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tokoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Tokoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokoro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Logan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tokoro will feel that in the morning.
Tokoro misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Tokoro misses with a left hand
and Logan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Logan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tokoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Logan throws a front kick that sends Tokoro stumbling back into the cage.
Logan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tokoro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Logan takes a swing at Tokoro's ribcage but misses.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokoro is looking for a counter combo.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Tokoro saw that one coming.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokoro.
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
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 Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideo Tokoro is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Tokoro.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tokoro. That did some damage!
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Tokoro misses with a jab to the body
and Logan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Tokoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokoro tries to avoid it.
Tokoro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Logan momentarily.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan lands a head kick!
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Tokoro.
Tokoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan lands with a nice body kick.
Tokoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Logan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro misses the jab.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Tokoro throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tokoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Logan takes a swing at Tokoro's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Tokoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Logan throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Logan misses.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan throws a leg kick but Tokoro moved away.
Tokoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Logan slips a straight right by Tokoro.
Logan cracks Tokoro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tokoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Logan throws a low kick but Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Tokoro works Logan's body with a nice hook.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Logan!
Tokoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tokoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Logan counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Tokoro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Tokoro needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan tries a low kick but Tokoro avoids it.
Logan throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro moves out of range of the body kick from Logan.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a leg kick.
Logan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Logan.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Logan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tokoro misses with an uppercut.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Tokoro's head but Tokoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Tokoro does it's job there.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan misses with a hook.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Logan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Tokoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro looks to land a combination but Logan avoids it well.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Tokoro misses with a straight right.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Tokoro jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan slips a straight right by Tokoro.
Tokoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Tokoro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tokoro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokoro slips under a jab from Logan.
Tokoro throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan lands with a straight right. Tokoro didn't see that one coming.
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!
Tokoro connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Logan lands with a hook. Tokoro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokoro lands a jab to Logan's midsection.
Tokoro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping body kick lands there for Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Tokoro tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tokoro doesn't seem bothered though.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Logan looks to land a combination. Tokoro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tokoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Logan throws a counter combo.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Tokoro's shoulder, as Tokoro tries to avoid the shot.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Tokoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokoro swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan tests Tokoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Logan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Tokoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Tokoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Logan throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Logan 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Logan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Logan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hoover (ranked 3202 p4p, 3185 weight class) and Kyoto Costa (ranked 352 p4p, 347 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
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21
200
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyoto Costa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoover.
Hoover gets a clinch.
Costa has hold of one of Hoover's legs. Hoover is fighting the takedown attempt but Costa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoover keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa passes into half guard.
Hoover is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa is stalling here. Hoover is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hoover has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa is trying to control Hoover's posture but Hoover avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa manages to get back to half guard.
Hoover tries to stand but can't do so whilst Costa controls his leg.
Costa wants to improve his position but Hoover is controlling well.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa has his hands clasped together around Hoover's back. He's all about the action.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Hoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa trying to control here.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoover tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoover from advancing to side control.
Costa wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoover stands up from half guard.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Costa misses.
Hoover looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Hoover's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa connects with a nice looking jab.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoover was covering up waiting for the punch and Costa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costa stays in close to Hoover's body and controls the position.
Costa throws a big elbow that misses.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa is working Hoover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Hoover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoover preventing the sweep.
Hoover controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Hoover from standing up.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Danny Hoover will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costa lands with a straight right. Hoover didn't see that one coming.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Hoover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoover scores with a nice right hand.
Hoover darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa avoids the elbow strike from Hoover, against the cage.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoover controls his hands.
Costa avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoover.
Hoover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoover takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costa! But no joy.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Hoover misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Hoover misses with the combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Hoover 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.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Hoover's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Hoover shows good takedown defense.
Danny Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Costa.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Costa lands a jab to the nose.
Hoover tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoover breaks the clinch.
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoover being controlled for a moment.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoover keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa working the strikes but Hoover uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hoover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Hoover wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa throws a leg kick but Hoover moved away.
Costa walks into a jab.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hoover dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Hoover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Costa lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoover misses with a straight right.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is looking to chop away at Hoover's legs.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Hoover is looking to land body kicks.
Costa throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Hoover tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa throws a front kick aimed at Hoover's knee but Hoover avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoto Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa goes for a double leg but Hoover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoover continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa cracks Hoover with a good jab.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoover throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Costa clinches.
Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danny Hoover is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa connects with a leg kick.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costa throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Hoover lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Hoover sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Hoover.
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa stops Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Costa is looking to stall here but Hoover recovers full guard.
Danny Hoover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Costa trying to control but Hoover is working from the bottom.
Costa won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.
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 Danny Hoover.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Hoover!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamaru Jackson (ranked 2861 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Patrick Van Kerckhoven (ranked 313 p4p, 177 weight class). Van Kerckhoven has chosen Neo Cortex - Elements (Daniel Cain Remix) as his entrance music. Patrick Van Kerckhoven will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280
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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson goes for a double leg but Van Kerckhoven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Kerckhoven continues to drive forward.
Van Kerckhoven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Van Kerckhoven. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Van Kerckhoven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson backing away here, and Van Kerckhoven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kerckhoven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kerckhoven as Jackson shoots in.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Van Kerckhoven sprawls well.
Van Kerckhoven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Kerckhoven tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Kerckhoven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Kerckhoven to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson distracts Van Kerckhoven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson postures up in Van Kerckhoven's guard and throws a big left but Van Kerckhoven blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Kerckhoven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Kerckhoven looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Kerckhoven, not yet.
Van Kerckhoven trying to control the position here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in close to Van Kerckhoven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Van Kerckhoven blocks nicely.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Kerckhoven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Kerckhoven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Kerckhoven managing to control the position.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Kerckhoven as he jumps to the side.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Van Kerckhoven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kerckhoven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Van Kerckhoven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Kerckhoven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kerckhoven as he avoids it easily.
Van Kerckhoven replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Kerckhoven avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a huge left! Jackson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Kerckhoven isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jackson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Kerckhoven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
Patrick Van Kerckhoven 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 634 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Colin Nox (ranked 82 p4p, 228 weight class). Nox has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones as his entrance music. Nakagome Kakuzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Colin Nox's chin.
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180
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25
172
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nox.
Kakuzo tests Nox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox connects with a crisp jab.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakuzo looks to throw the jab but Nox is out of range.
Nox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kakuzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo wants to land a leg kick but Nox is out of range.
Kakuzo tries to land a front kick but Nox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo misses with a combination
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.
Nox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nox.
Kakuzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kakuzo trying to control but Nox is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo postures up in Nox's guard and throws a big left but Nox blocks it.
Nox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo prevents Nox from getting back to his feet.
Kakuzo distracts Nox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nox wants to stand and escape but Kakuzo is having none of it.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing.
Nox has his feet on Kakuzo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nox misses with a body kick.
Nox blocks the body kick.
Nox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kakuzo at a distance.
No joy there for Nox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nox moves out of range of the body kick.
Nox takes one on the button.
Nox checks a low kick from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown but Nox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nox throws a big shot that misses.
Kakuzo misses with a body kick.
Kakuzo throws a big shot that misses.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot that snaps Nox's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Nox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Nox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo lands a slapping body shot.
Nox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakuzo.
Nox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kakuzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox throws a big counter head kick but Kakuzo avoids it with no problem.
Nox slips a jab from Kakuzo.
Nox misses with a straight right.
Kakuzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nox - that will leave a mark!
Kakuzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo staying out of range there.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nox.
Kakuzo dodges the punch combination from Nox.
Nox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kakuzo throws a good cross that connects.
Kakuzo connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Kakuzo does no damage.
Kakuzo clinches with his opponent.
Nox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakuzo after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kakuzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nox's guard.
Kakuzo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nox dives on top into guard.
Kakuzo wants to hit a sweep here but Nox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuzo there!
Kakuzo working to try and regain half guard.
Nox looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuzo is looking to improve his position but Nox isn't that keen on the idea.
Nox content just to control the position here.
Kakuzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kakuzo gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kakuzo is looking to improve his position.
Nox stands up and beckons Kakuzo to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Nox as he checks the leg kick.
Nox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kakuzo wants to land a leg kick but Nox is out of range.
Kakuzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo walks into a left hand.
Nox lands a jab to the nose.
Kakuzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakuzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nox to the mat! Nox manages to get full guard.
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!
Kakuzo pushes down on Nox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nox pushes Kakuzo off looking to stand but Kakuzo dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kakuzo connects with a nice short shot to Nox's temple.
Nox kicks Kakuzo off and gets back to his feet.
Kakuzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nox slips under a jab from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo instigates a clinch.
Kakuzo lands a right hand.
Nox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakuzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kakuzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nox is able to avoid easily.
Nox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakuzo.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kakuzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Kakuzo lands but Nox takes it in his stride.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch but Nox is avoiding it.
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nox lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick which misses Nox's front leg but catches the back leg as Nox tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakuzo.
Nox moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakuzo loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
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 Nakagome Kakuzo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice jab there from Kakuzo.
Nox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Kakuzo.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kakuzo misses.
Nox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kakuzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox is looking to land body kicks.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Nox blocks it.
Nox throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakuzo on the side of the head.
Nox avoids a kick to the body.
Nox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakuzo with a body shot.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but Nox moved away.
Kakuzo throws a hook but Nox avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Nox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Kakuzo thows a leg kick but Nox checks it
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Nox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kakuzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox slips under a jab.
Kakuzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakuzo loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
Nox throws a counter combo.
Kakuzo scores with a shot to the body.
Nox throws out a loose jab but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nox thuds a left hand into Kakuzo's body.
Kakuzo walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Nox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuzo throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kakuzo misses the target.
Kakuzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakuzo.
Nox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakuzo is just out of range.
Nox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakuzo under the eye.
Kakuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kakuzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Nox lands a nice hook to Kakuzo's body. Kakuzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kakuzo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo avoids a kick to the body.
Nox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakuzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nox fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakuzo misses the shot to the body.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nox counters with a good, hard body kick but Kakuzo shrugs it off.
Nox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakuzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kakuzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox throws a lazy right hand but Kakuzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakuzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuzo instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakuzo.
Kakuzo misses with a body punch.
Kakuzo misses with some punches.
Kakuzo pushes Nox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kakuzo breaks from the clinch.
Kakuzo lands with a cross.
Nox throws a head kick but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Nox throws a shot from downtown. Kakuzo moves away and avoids it.
Kakuzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colin Nox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagome Kakuzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kakuzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakuzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakagome Kakuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nakagome Kakuzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Simons (ranked 1536 p4p, 1658 weight class) and Spenser Swagger (ranked 185 p4p, 195 weight class). Spenser Swagger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spenser Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swagger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swagger scores with a body shot.
Swagger cracks Simons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Simons misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Simons.
A punch combination from Simons misses.
Simons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swagger!
Simons swinging wildly here.
Swagger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simons.
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!
Swagger moves forwards but Simons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swagger misses with a head kick.
Simons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simons misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simons connects with a looping right hand.
Swagger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simons blocks the body kick.
Swagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Simons misses.
A head kick from Swagger lands but Simons takes it in his stride.
Swagger cracks Simons with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swagger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Simons to stand back up!
Simons is rocked!
Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swagger seems to be stalking Simons here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Simons drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Spenser Swagger!
A very excited looking Spenser Swagger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Dujardin (ranked 614 p4p, 1026 weight class) and Kawainui Perry (ranked 80 p4p, 131 weight class). Dujardin comes to the cage accompanied by Sosa by Leto & Guy2bezbar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Dujardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawainui Perry!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dujardin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dujardin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dujardin throws a poor cross that misses
and Perry counters with a nice leg kick.
Dujardin moves out of range of the body kick.
Dujardin feinted with a counter takedown.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
Dujardin misses with a few strikes there.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perry. Dujardin shrugs it off though.
Dujardin misses with a hook.
Olivier Dujardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry gets tackled into the cage by Dujardin. Dujardin maintains the clinch.
Perry throws an elbow that misses.
Perry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dujardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dujardin lands an uppercut.
Perry works on Dujardin's body with a couple of short punches.
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Dujardin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dujardin is trying to maintain a safe position but Perry gets an underhook and turns Dujardin into the cage.
Perry pushes off an throws an elbow but Dujardin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dujardin is trying to drag Perry to the mat but Perry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Dujardin.
Perry lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Perry.
Dujardin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perry digs a right hand into Dujardin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dujardin's gas tank.
Perry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dujardin avoids a wild elbow strike from Perry.
Dujardin wants to take the fight to the mat but Perry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dujardin avoids the elbow strike from Perry, against the cage.
Dujardin misses with some punches.
Perry working aggressively here.
Perry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dujardin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin dodges an elbow strike from Perry.
Dujardin lands with a left to the head.
Dujardin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dujardin.
Dujardin struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry tries a body shot but Dujardin blocks it.
Dujardin lands an uppercut.
Perry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dujardin's defenses.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perry misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dujardin fails to land.
Dujardin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Perry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Dujardin avoids a wild elbow strike from Perry.
Perry lands an elbow just above Dujardin 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Perry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dujardin's brow.
Dujardin prevents a body shot from Perry.
Perry tries to work over Dujardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dujardin's elbow.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dujardin throws a head punch that misses.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands.
Dujardin takes a shot to the head.
Perry gets through Dujardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the temple.
Dujardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dujardin.
Nice body punch from Perry.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Dujardin.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Perry throws an elbow that misses.
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dujardin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dujardin manages to end up in side control.
Dujardin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dujardin taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dujardin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Perry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dujardin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Perry jumps into side control!
Dujardin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kawainui Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Dujardin misses with a right hand
and Dujardin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dujardin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perry scores with a decent looking hook.
Dujardin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Dujardin misses with an uppercut
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dujardin is rocked!
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin looks to throw the jab but Perry is out of range.
Perry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dujardin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kawainui Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Dujardin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dujardin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dujardin seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dujardin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dujardin throws a sloppy strike and Perry has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dujardin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Perry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kawainui Perry!
During a confident post fight interview, Kawainui Perry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Figueson Deiveiredo (ranked 248 p4p, 791 weight class) and Jack Saragih (ranked 17 p4p, 64 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Deiveiredo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mission Impossible - Adam Clayton. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Figueson Deiveiredo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saragih throws a leg kick
and Deiveiredo counters with a good low kick that Saragih was not able to check.
A big right from Deiveiredo misses.
Saragih buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deiveiredo feints a jab promting Saragih to slip. Deiveiredo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saragih slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
Saragih listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saragih.
Saragih lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deiveiredo's sensitive parts.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saragih manages to avoid it.
Saragih misses with a body shot.
Saragih lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Figueson Deiveiredo has been cut.
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!
Saragih wants to land a leg kick but Deiveiredo is out of range.
Saragih bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Saragih. Those never looked like landing.
Saragih moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Saragih releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saragih lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Deiveiredo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Deiveiredo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saragih connects with a jab.
Saragih lands with a nice combination. Deiveiredo backs away looking to recover.
Saragih feints a jab promting Deiveiredo to slip. Saragih then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deiveiredo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deiveiredo is rocked!
Saragih misses with an uppercut.
Oh Deiveiredo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saragih doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deiveiredo seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Deiveiredo as he connects with a hook.
Saragih staying out of range there.
Saragih tries a quick counter leg kick but Deiveiredo is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deiveiredo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deiveiredo drops his hands momentarily and Saragih takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deiveiredo ducks under a wild hook from Saragih.
Saragih throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deiveiredo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saragih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deiveiredo moves away.
Deiveiredo thuds a left hand into Saragih's body.
Saragih steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Nice shot by Saragih.
Saragih has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Deiveiredo throws a nice head kick!
 Saragih is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Deiveiredo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saragih is still on wobbly legs! Can Deiveiredo finish him?
Deiveiredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saragih seems to have recovered his senses.
Saragih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deiveiredo moves away.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that misses.
Saragih throws a sloppy head kick and Deiveiredo moves out of range easily.
Saragih throws a sloppy head kick
and Deiveiredo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saragih connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Deiveiredo works the jab nicely.
Deiveiredo cracks Saragih with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Saragih tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Deiveiredo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Saragih is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Figueson Deiveiredo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Traumen (ranked 101 p4p, 378 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 15 p4p, 45 weight class). Hopson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Home among the gumtrees.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traumen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Traumen misses the target.
Traumen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traumen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopson's head.
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
Traumen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Traumen won't be happy with that.
Hopson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Traumen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopson connects with a decent elbow.
Traumen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hopson working away.
Hopson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Traumen down.
Traumen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hopson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Traumen!
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hopson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Traumen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Traumen wants to control but Hopson is having none of it.
Hopson with shots to the head and body - Traumen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Traumen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Traumen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Traumen really wants to buck Hopson off and get back to his feet.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson lands a couple of good shots and Traumen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Traumen from escaping the position.
Traumen is trying to stand back up.
Hopson tries to keep control of the position but Traumen is staying busy.
Traumen trying to get back to his feet but Hopson is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hopson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet but Hopson has full control of the position and if anything, Traumen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Traumen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Traumen.
Hopson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Traumen hold on?!
Hopson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hopson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hopson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hopson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hopson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Traumen on his heels. He'll look to pass Traumen's guard now, I'm sure.
Hopson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopson lands a couple of elbows.
Traumen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hopson stands and throws Traumen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hopson scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Traumen to see if he's OK.
Traumen pushes Hopson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Traumen is not content to let Hopson control the position.
Traumen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Traumen is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson working over Traumen with some ground and pound. Traumen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson wants to take a breather but Traumen is having none of it.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Traumen throws the kick towards the body but Hopson avoids it.
Traumen looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Traumen lands a jab to the head.
Traumen throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Traumen counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Traumen misses
and Hopson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traumen prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Traumen blocks a body shot from Hopson.
A short left from Traumen.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Traumen stalls.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Traumen.
Traumen has Hopson pressed against the cage.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Traumen stops a takedown attempt from Hopson.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Traumen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Traumen lands with a light punch inside.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traumen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traumen lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traumen leaning against his opponent.
Traumen blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traumen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Traumen misses its intended target.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Hopson takes one to the side of the head.
Hopson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hopson stands and throws Traumen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Traumen pushes Hopson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Traumen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hopson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Traumen manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Traumen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Traumen is staying active underneath Hopson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopson lands strikes from half guard.
Hopson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Traumen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hopson trying to control but Traumen is having none of it.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traumen wants to control but Hopson is having none of it.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet.
Traumen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Traumen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Traumen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Traumen tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson trying to control but Traumen is having none of it.
Traumen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hopson dominating with strikes here.
Traumen tries to reverse the position but Hopson maintains control.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Traumen wants to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Traumen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Traumen misses with a head kick.
Hopson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Traumen defends it well.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Traumen shows good takedown defense.
Traumen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Traumen misses.
A head kick misses from Traumen.
Traumen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traumen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traumen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Traumen to the mat! Traumen manages to get full guard.
Traumen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Traumen keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Traumen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Traumen throws a low kick but Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Traumen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopson is in Traumen's guard.
Traumen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Hopson moved out of range.
Traumen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traumen throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
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!
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Traumen.
Traumen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopson momentarily.
Lucas Traumen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traumen throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Traumen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Traumen avoids it easily.
Traumen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Traumen avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Traumen enables Hopson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Traumen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Traumen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traumen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson stops Traumen from standing up.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Traumen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet but Hopson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Traumen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Traumen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traumen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traumen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopson has time to react.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Traumen fights it but they end up in guard.
Traumen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hopson dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson wants to control but Traumen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Traumen struggling a bit here.
Traumen is letting Hopson control him for a moment.
Traumen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Traumen has one foot on Hopson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Hopson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Hopson saw it coming and moves away.
Traumen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hopson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Traumen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses.
Hopson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Traumen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet but Hopson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen wants to stand but Hopson is controlling the position.
Hopson scoring with some ground and pound.
Traumen wants to stand but Hopson is controlling the position.
Hopson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Traumen cracks Hopson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Traumen swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traumen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Traumen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopson. That did some damage!
Traumen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hopson wants to counter with a clinch but Traumen pushes him away.
No luck for Hopson with that takedown attempt.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopson dives in for a single leg takedown but Traumen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Hopson looking to score a takedown here. Traumen is defending well but Hopson drives through and ends up in Traumen's guard.
Traumen is wriggling around but Hopson manages to pass to half guard.
Hopson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Traumen is trying to stand up here but Hopson is controlling him well.
Hopson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Traumen trying to control but Hopson postures up.
Traumen kicks Hopson off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Hopson moved out of range.
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
and Hopson counters by moving into the clinch.
Traumen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Traumen keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Hopson stops Traumen from standing up.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Traumen keeps moving.
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen had his way with Jesse-James Hopson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopson wants to clinch.
Traumen throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lucas Traumen is winning the standup battle so far.
Traumen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Traumen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Traumen!
Hopson trying to control the position but Traumen is working away.
Hopson scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson landing strikes.
Traumen is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson trying to control the position but Traumen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen tries to escape but Hopson is in control.
Traumen is looking for a sweep.
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but Traumen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet.
Hopson is staying tight to Traumen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Traumen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hopson is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Traumen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopson wants to control but Traumen is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Traumen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hopson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Traumen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Traumen is staying active underneath Hopson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traumen defending well though.
Traumen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hopson is on him like a limpet, forcing Traumen back against the cage.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traumen can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Traumen blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traumen.
Traumen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Traumen misses.
Hopson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traumen throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Traumen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Traumen throws a nice looking combination but Hopson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Traumen misses the shot to the body.
Traumen throws a good cross that connects.
Traumen throws a body kick that misses.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but Traumen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Traumen looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hopson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traumen throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traumen misses with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a single leg into guard. Traumen didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson passes Traumen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Traumen is trying to stand up here but Hopson is controlling him well.
Hopson is thwarting Traumen's attempts to control the position.
Traumen kicks off Hopson and gets to his feet.
Traumen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Traumen wants to stand up but Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Lucas Traumen.
I think Traumen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen retains his lightweight title!
Lucas Traumen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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