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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 2082 p4p, 2776 weight class) and Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 130 p4p, 165 weight class). Ostrowski comes to the cage accompanied by Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Fukumitsu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by help_urself. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Ostrowski staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu digs a good hook to Ostrowski's body.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick which misses Fukumitsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fukumitsu tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Fukumitsu scores with a shot to the body.
Ostrowski throws a nice looking combination but Fukumitsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostrowski throws a right and a left that Fukumitsu avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Fukumitsu. Beautiful body shot.
Fukumitsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Ostrowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fukumitsu.
 It looks like Agnieszka Ostrowski has been cut.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostrowski walks into a straight right hand from Fukumitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski 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.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
Fukumitsu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ostrowski defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Ostrowski staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Fukumitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Fukumitsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ostrowski walks into a stiff left hand from Fukumitsu.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
It looked like Ostrowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ostrowski feints and then cracks Fukumitsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fukumitsu down.
Ostrowski slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Ostrowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukumitsu scores with a jab to the head.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
 Ostrowski is rocked!
Ostrowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Oh Ostrowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukumitsu moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ostrowski goes down! Can Fukumitsu finish him!?
Fukumitsu wanted to stand there but Ostrowski had control of the position.
Ostrowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fukumitsu is controlling him.
Fukumitsu wants to get up but he can't break Ostrowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ostrowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ostrowski's closed guard. He's half up but Ostrowski has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ostrowski pivots and extends the arm, Fukumitsu falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ostrowski! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Agnieszka Ostrowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Agnieszka Ostrowski thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Osuna (ranked 2315 p4p, 2794 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 269 p4p, 314 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquin Osuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osuna throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
Zurauskas throws out a counter right but Osuna avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Zurauskas. Beautiful body shot.
Joaquin Osuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas has Osuna up against the cage in a clinch.
Osuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osuna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short left from Osuna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Osuna controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Osuna.
Osuna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zurauskas up against the cage.
Osuna lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osuna lands a shoulder strike.
Osuna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zurauskas jumps guard but Osuna stands there with Zurauskas around his waist. Zurauskas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Osuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zurauskas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zurauskas is pulling down on Osuna's head. It's preventing any offense from Osuna, at least for the moment.
Osuna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zurauskas controls Osuna momentarily but Osuna frees himself.
Osuna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zurauskas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zurauskas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Osuna defends it easily.
Osuna wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Zurauskas's closed guard. He's half up but Zurauskas has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Zurauskas pivots and extends the arm, Osuna falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Zurauskas! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Joaquin Osuna had this to say: ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damar Sulekov (ranked 1564 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Yago Nascimento (ranked 110 p4p, 120 weight class). Nascimento has chosen Aggressive War Epic Music Collection! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damar Sulekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nascimento pinned against the cage. Nascimento gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nascimento! But no joy.
Nascimento has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sulekov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nascimentos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nascimento enables Sulekov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nascimento manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nascimento has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sulekov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nascimento gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sulekov.
Sulekov slows down the pace here.
Sulekov lands a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Nascimento is staying active underneath Sulekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulekov throwing shots but Nascimento is blocking nicely.
Sulekov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov with the ground and pound but Nascimento uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sulekov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sulekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento wants to get back to his feet but Sulekov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sulekov trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Sulekov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nascimento wants to get back to his feet but Sulekov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nascimento displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sulekov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sulekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nascimento but Nascimento pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sulekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nascimento pinned against the cage. Nascimento gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nascimento gets caught napping as Sulekov dives in and scores a takedown. Nascimento manages to retain guard.
Nascimento has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sulekov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nascimento lands an uppercut.
Sulekov goes for a takedown attempt but Nascimento pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Sulekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nascimento's waist but Nascimento gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sulekov off to one side.
Nascimento lands with a nice body kick.
Sulekov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento swinging wildly here.
Nascimento darts in and clinches Sulekov up against the cage.
Sulekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nascimento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sulekov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nascimento scores with a shoulder strike.
Nascimento misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov takes a shot to the head.
Nascimento is leaning against Sulekov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Sulekov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sulekov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nascimento creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sulekov blocks an uppercut.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nascimento as Sulekov tries to tie him up.
A short left from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with some punches.
Nascimento misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov goes for a takedown attempt but Nascimento pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sulekov fails to land the takedown.
Nascimento darts in and clinches Sulekov up against the cage.
Nascimento misses with some punches.
Nascimento lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sulekov backwards.
Nascimento lands a body punch.
Nascimento lands with a left to the head.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sulekov taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sulekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Damar Sulekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento lands with an overhand left.
Yago Nascimento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nascimento rushes Sulekov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sulekov scores with a shot to the side of Nascimento's head.
Sulekov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nascimento pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sulekov is trying to drag Nascimento to the mat but Nascimento just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov looking for a takedown.
Sulekov blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nascimento.
Nascimento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sulekov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sulekov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yago Nascimento seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nascimento throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulekov.
Sulekov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sulekov tries for a takedown but Nascimento manages to get underhooks.
Nascimento tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sulekov blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento struggles to land a body shot inside as Sulekov controls his hands.
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento working aggressively here.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sulekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nascimento avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nascimento struggles to land a body shot inside as Sulekov controls his hands.
Nascimento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nascimento gets underhooks to prevent Sulekov's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Nascimento.
A shot in the inside from Nascimento.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sulekov blocking some punches.
Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nascimento.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nascimento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento lands with a left to the head.
Nascimento can't find room to land a body shot as Sulekov controls the action.
Nascimento scores with a shot to the side of Sulekov's head.
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento lands with a right to the head.
Nascimento gets through Sulekov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sulekov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nascimento scores with a shot to the side of Sulekov's head.
Nascimento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulekov.
Nascimento lands with a left to the head.
Nascimento misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sulekov.
Nascimento tries a body shot but Sulekov blocks it.
Nascimento lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nascimento lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sulekov working aggressively here.
Sulekov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nascimento working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nascimento struggles to land a body shot inside as Sulekov controls his hands.
I was talking to Sulekov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Nascimento.
Nascimento working aggressively here.
Sulekov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nascimento pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nascimento.
Sulekov goes for a takedown attempt but Nascimento pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Sulekov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nascimento throws a big shot that misses.
Nascimento instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Nascimento.
A head punch on the inside from Nascimento fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nascimento.
Nascimento digs a right hand into Sulekov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sulekov's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Nascimento - that landed with a thud.
Nascimento lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nascimento misses with some punches.
Nascimento scores with a hook to the body.
Nascimento stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nascimento lands a right hand.
Nascimento lands a body punch.
A short right from Nascimento on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nascimento smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Damar Sulekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yago Nascimento is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Nascimento throws the left hand but Sulekov avoids the punch easily.
Sulekov tries for a takedown but Nascimento circles away easily
and Nascimento counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sulekov avoids the head kick by Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick and Sulekov moves out of range easily.
Sulekov misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nascimento, as that shot connected.
Yago Nascimento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sulekov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nascimento.
Sulekov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Nascimento scores with a head kick.
Sulekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nascimento fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sulekov, pushing him back against the cage.
Sulekov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sulekov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nascimento lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sulekov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nascimento prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento can't find room to land a body shot as Sulekov controls the action.
Nascimento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nascimento gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sulekov.
Sulekov taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nascimento throws a head punch that misses.
Sulekov successfully pulls guard.
Sulekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nascimento would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sulekov is working an open guard so Nascimento takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice shot by Nascimento.
A jab from Nascimento finds it's way through Sulekov's defenses.
Sulekov moves out of range as Nascimento throws a body kick.
Nascimento slaps away a takedown attempt from Sulekov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento fails to land with a series of punches.
Nascimento 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.
Sulekov misses with a takedown
and Sulekov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sulekov closes the distance and clinches up with Nascimento, looking for a takedown. Sulekov pushes Nascimento against the cage but Nascimento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento scores with a jab. Sulekov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sulekov tries to clinch but Nascimento moves away
and Nascimento connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sulekov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nascimento cracks a nice hook into Sulekov's ribs.
Sulekov looks to throw the jab but Nascimento is out of range.
Nascimento closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sulekov pushes Nascimento back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sulekov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nascimento pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sulekov misses.
Nascimento throws a nice looking combination but Sulekov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sulekov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sulekov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNascimento.
Nascimento connects with a jab.
Nascimento uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nascimento scores with a nice head shot.
Sulekov lands a head shot.
Nascimento lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Nascimento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nascimento jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nascimento's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nascimento duly obliges.
Sulekov misses with a hook.
Nascimento throws a counter combo.
Nascimento lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nascimento.
Sulekov misses with a left hand
and Nascimento counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Nascimento comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nascimento 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Nascimento!
After winning the bout, Yago Nascimento 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zhdanov (ranked 823 p4p, 1138 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 56 p4p, 83 weight class). Zhdanov comes to the cage accompanied by Малиновая Лада (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Zhdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 47 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Zhdanov moves away and avoids it.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab by Tharrier.
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tharrier checks it well.
Tharrier blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhdanov tries to counter by clinching up but Tharrier breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhdanov throws out a powerful jab.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Zhdanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tharrier. Tharrier obviously looking to wear him down.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head but Zhdanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Zhdanov's shoulder, as Zhdanov tries to avoid the shot.
Zhdanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhdanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tharrier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhdanov will feel that in the morning.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tharrier counters with a good low kick that Zhdanov was not able to check.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick
and Zhdanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Zhdanov lands a right hand.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tharrier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
That's time! Zhdanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tharrier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Tharrier checks it
and Tharrier counters with a straight right hand.
Tharrier lands a big right hand that sends Zhdanov crashing to the mat! Tharrier stays standing though and waves Zhdanov back to his feet!
Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Tharrier avoids the head kick by Zhdanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tharrier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhdanov to stand back up!
Tharrier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier throws a hook but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Zhdanov forces Tharrier back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tharrier avoids the damage to the body.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhdanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zhdanov.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Tharrier tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roman Zhdanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Good body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhdanov.
Tharrier pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier throws a front kick that sends Zhdanov stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier tries to land a front kick but Zhdanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thom Tharrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Zhdanov avoids the punch easily.
Zhdanov slips a jab and a cross from Tharrier.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Tharrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhdanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier blocks the body kick.
Good work by Zhdanov as he checks the leg kick.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhdanov at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tharrier in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tharrier lands a jab to the nose.
Tharrier with a hook.
Roman Zhdanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tharrier misses.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Tharrier throws a hook but Zhdanov blocks it.
Tharrier bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zhdanov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice defenses there by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier lands a big head kick that sends Zhdanov tumbling to the mat! Tharrier takes a step backwards and waves Zhdanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zhdanov is rocked!
Jeez, Roman Zhdanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a left hook right on the temple and Zhdanov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tharrier lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zhdanov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 276 p4p, 251 weight class) and Jimmie Vinge (ranked 39 p4p, 36 weight class). Weismuller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nobody Speak. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmie Vinge was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmie Vinge!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinge connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Vinge.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinge. That did some damage!
Vinge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Vinge's shoulder, as Vinge tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinge tries to move into range but Weismuller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller stalks Vinge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vinge's face. Vinge staggers backwards, shaken.
Vinge throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinge.
Weismuller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weismuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vinge ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Vinge moves out of range.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weismuller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vinge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinge checks a leg kick nicely.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinge manages to avoid it.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Weismuller as he checks the leg kick.
Vinge ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Vinge moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Vinge moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Vinge scores with a shot to the body.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Weismuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vinge's hands.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Vinge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weismuller thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller pushes Vinge up against the cage in a clinch.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Vinge avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Vinge blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vinge on the inside.
Vinge throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick
and Vinge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
and Vinge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinge on the side of the head.
Vinge connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinge looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller misses with a body shot
and Vinge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
Weismuller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinge moves away.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinge.
Vinge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Vinge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weismuller with a body shot.
Weismuller is looking to slow Vinge down with leg kicks.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Vinge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller looks to clinch
and Vinge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Vinge as he checks the leg kick.
Vinge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Vinge blocks the leg kick.
Vinge connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller misses the body punch
and Vinge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinge missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller forces Vinge back against the cage and clinches.
Vinge tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Vinge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vinge throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Vinge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weismuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vinge.
Weismuller lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Vinge moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Vinge throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vinge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinge.
Vinge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vinge throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Vinge drops his hands momentarily and Weismuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a jab when Vinge was well out of range.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinge throws out the jab.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Vinge ducks down to avoid it.
Vinge moves out of range of the body kick.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Vinge circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vinge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donk. Weismuller catches Vinge right on the button with a cross.
Vinge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Weismuller lands the left hand.
Vinge lands a body shot.
Weismuller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Weismuller misses
and Vinge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weismuller closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vinge to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
enabling Vinge to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vinge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Vinge's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinge tries to avoid it.
Vinge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weismuller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Vinge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Vinge saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weismuller - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinge loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
A low kick from Weismuller misses
and Vinge counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinge blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Vinge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weismuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vinge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Vinge scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vinge misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weismuller wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinge scores with a punch to the head.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Vinge lands a body shot.
Vinge connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Vinge.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Weismuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vinge, pushing him back against the cage.
Weismuller is trying to break the clinch but Vinge is controlling him.
Weismuller tries to work over Vinge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinge.
Vinge lands with a right to the head.
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 Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vinge moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weismuller. That one must have hurt.
Vinge throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of Vinge's head but Vinge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Weismuller misses
and Vinge counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weismuller! Vinge lets Weismuller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Weismuller is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weismuller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vinge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vinge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weismuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Vinge off the cage and back into range.
Weismuller seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller throws a leg kick
and Vinge counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weismuller! Vinge lets Weismuller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vinge throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vinge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vinge staying out of range there.
Vinge just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinge lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinge keeps the fight on the outside.
Vinge moves out of range of the leg kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Vinge avoids it.
Vinge slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Vinge checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Vinge misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Vinge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vinge drops Weismuller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weismuller looks back up at him and smiles so Vinge waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller cracks Vinge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinge! But no joy.
Weismuller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vinge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmie Vinge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinge wants to land a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weismuller tests Vinge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller throws a leg kick
and Vinge counters with a right hand from hell and Weismuller is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmie Vinge!
Jimmie Vinge 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 Bubba Rolls (ranked 86 p4p, 458 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 12 p4p, 66 weight class). Rolls comes to the cage accompanied by Moonshine Bandits - For The Outlawz. This should be fireworks!
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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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Rolls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda Jr throws a jab when Rolls was well out of range.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolls. Fadda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fadda Jr lands an overhand right.
Fadda Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rolls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fadda Jr.
Bubba Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rolls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Rolls. Beautiful body shot.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolls fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Rolls avoids the punch easily.
Rolls connects with a single shot there.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Rolls is looking to counter punch.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rolls throws an overhand right that lands on Fadda Jr's shoulder, as Fadda Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Rolls.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Fadda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls misses with an uppercut. Fadda Jr saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Fadda Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rolls misses with an uppercut
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Rolls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fadda Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolls finds it's way round the side to connect with Fadda Jr's head.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook. Rolls ducked under it nicely.
Fadda Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fadda Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolls's head backwards.
Fadda Jr loads up on a big right hand but Rolls slips the punch.
Fadda Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolls moves into the clinch.
Rolls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fadda Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolls backwards.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolls's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolls has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fadda Jr regains guard immediately.
Fadda Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fadda Jr, not yet.
Rolls trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolls stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls wants to control from the top but Fadda Jr keeps moving.
Fadda Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rolls controls Fadda Jr momentarily but Fadda Jr frees himself.
Fadda Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolls keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
Fadda Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rolls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Rolls has his foot on Fadda Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fadda Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fadda Jr forces his way into half guard.
Fadda Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rolls's head.
Fadda Jr throwing shots but Rolls is blocking nicely.
Rolls trying to control from the bottom.
Fadda Jr works his way into side control.
Fadda Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fadda Jr working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rolls is avoiding damage well.
Fadda Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fadda Jr trying to control the action but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Rolls stops Fadda Jr from passing to mount.
Fadda Jr tries for a kimura but Rolls is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rolls's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fadda Jr landing a few strikes.
Rolls is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rolls is not content to let Fadda Jr control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rolls misses with a hook. Fadda Jr ducked under it nicely.
Rolls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolls lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadda Jr at a distance.
Fadda Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rolls scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fadda Jr slips a jab from Rolls.
Rolls closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fadda Jr did well to prevent Rolls getting side control.
Ground and pound from Rolls.
Fadda Jr keeping control of the position.
Rolls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rolls wants to take a breather but Fadda Jr is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolls trying to pass the guard but Fadda Jr defending well.
Rolls is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fadda Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Rolls keeps him under control.
Fadda Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolls's back!
Rolls tries to break free.
Rolls trying to control the action but Fadda Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Fadda Jr is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rolls is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
After the fight, Oswaldo Fadda Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 24 p4p, 294 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 4 p4p, 47 weight class). Dragneel's entrance music is Come the Fire Dragon. A fine choice. Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morrison will feel that in the morning.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel slaps away a takedown attempt from Morrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morrison connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Dragneel as he connects with a hook.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Morrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Morrison tries to counter it with a takedown but Dragneel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Dragneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Dragneel avoids them all with ease.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dragneel.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Dragneel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel misses with a body shot
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragneel clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Dragneel as Morrison shoots in.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Morrison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dragneel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dragneel!
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Donk. Dragneel catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morrisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Morrison misses.
A shot to the liver by Dragneel. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Morrison.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragneel as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Morrison's head.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Morrison dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dragneel on his heels. He'll look to pass Dragneel's guard now, I'm sure.
Dragneel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Dragneel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dragneel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Morrison cracks Dragneel with a solid left hand.
Dragneel wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dragneel trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison throws a strike but Dragneel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel is working Morrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dragneel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragneel lands a couple of elbows.
Dragneel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragneel won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragneel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragneel throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dragneel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragneel has time to react.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dragneel misses its target.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Morrison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dragneel cracks Morrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - Dragneel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragneel lunges at Morrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrison's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragneel cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Dragneel throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dragneel.
As Dragneel backs off Morrison throws a huge counter combo but Dragneel manages to avoid it all.
Dragneel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Dragneel is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a shot to the body.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Morrison scores with a three punch combo!
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Morrison slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dragneel.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses
and Morrison counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragneel connects with a jab.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Dragneel throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Dragneel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison tries to bum rush Dragneel with a series of wild strikes but Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Natsu Dragneel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Dragneel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Dragneel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a lazy head kick
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Morrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Dragneel is looking to counter punch.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Dragneel takes one on the button.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragneel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison misses the jab.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Dragneel takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Dragneel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragneel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Dragneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragneel's head.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragneel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragneel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel throws a counter high kick but Morrison was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dragneel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dragneel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dragneel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dragneel is trying to keep Morrison in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragneel working a defensive guard here.
Dragneel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison won't allow Dragneel to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morrison prevents Dragneel from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison jabs at Dragneel's body.
Morrison throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dragneel misses its target.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Dragneel's body.
Dragneel tries to land a body kick
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison clobbers Dragneel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison.
Dragneel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel lands a jab.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
A head kick by Dragneel misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison drives through with a takedown into Dragneel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison is the new welterweight champion!
Frank Morrison 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Pedersoli (ranked 38 p4p, 258 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 2 p4p, 20 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oliva's choice of entrance music: Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Pedersoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pedersoli as he avoids it easily.
Oliva tries for a takedown but Pedersoli circles away easily
and Pedersoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Pedersoli checks a low kick from Oliva.
We've been informed that Oliva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Pedersoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carlo Pedersoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biscuit Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliva tries a quick counter leg kick but Pedersoli is wise to it.
Pedersoli thuds his shin into the meat of Oliva's side.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Pedersoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pedersoli moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva thumps Pedersoli with a low kick.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlo Pedersoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Pedersoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow Pedersoli down.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedersoli.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedersoli.
Oliva darts in trying to clinch
and Pedersoli counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedersoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliva looks to clinch
enabling Pedersoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Pedersoli's leg but Pedersoli calmly moves out of range.
Pedersoli throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pedersoli.
Oliva scores with a hook.
Pedersoli misses with a straight left.
Pedersoli clobbers Oliva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Pedersoli misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva catches Pedersoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliva gets a clinch.
Pedersoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oliva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pedersoli's sensitive parts.
Pedersoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It looks like Pedersoli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Pedersoli moves out of range and Oliva only half commits.
Pedersoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pedersoli.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pedersoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Pedersoli counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Pedersoli moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Pedersoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedersoli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pedersoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedersoli misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pedersoli is out of range and Oliva settles back down.
Pedersoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Pedersoli checks it
and Pedersoli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliva's knee momentarily.
Pedersoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Pedersoli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Pedersoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva looks winded!
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Pedersoli moves away and avoids it.
Pedersoli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Pedersoli moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedersoli misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pedersoli checks a leg kick.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Pedersoli is looking to counter punch.
Oliva with a jab.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Pedersoli counters with a low kick, right behind Oliva 's knee.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pedersoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli misses the jab.
Oliva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Pedersoli checks it.
Pedersoli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oliva throws a lazy body kick
and Pedersoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva wants to slow Pedersoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Pedersoli's legs.
Oliva misses with a hook.
Pedersoli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pedersoli works the jab nicely.
Oliva avoids the head kick by Pedersoli.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Pedersoli's legs.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
Pedersoli moves out of range as Oliva throws a body kick.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva throws a low kick but Pedersoli moves out of range easily.
Pedersoli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Pedersoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Pedersoli's legs.
Pedersoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pedersoli is fending him off so far but Oliva persists. Nope, Pedersoli circles away and we're back to standing.
Pedersoli misses with a straight right.
Oliva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Pedersoli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedersoli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Oliva misses.
It looked like Pedersoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pedersoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli cracks a nice hook into Oliva's ribs.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pedersoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Pedersoli checks it
letting Pedersoli counter with a right hand.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedersoli moves away.
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliva is breathing heavily.
Oliva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva motions for Pedersoli to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva misses with a low kick as Pedersoli jumps back.
Pedersoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pedersoli's sensitive parts.
Pedersoli checks a leg kick.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Pedersoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliva is looking to slow Pedersoli down with leg kicks.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva lands a leg kick that knocks Pedersoli off balance momentarily.
Pedersoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliva.
Pedersoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedersoli misses the target.
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 Carlo Pedersoli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Pedersoli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Pedersoli checks it
enabling Pedersoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedersoli lands a big right hand that sends Oliva crashing to the mat! Pedersoli stays standing though and waves Oliva back to his feet!
 Oliva is rocked!
Pedersoli finds Oliva's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Oliva flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Pedersoli lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Oliva will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli retains his super heavyweight title!
Carlo Pedersoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jair Brown (ranked 14 p4p, 109 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 2 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jair Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall Jr checks it well.
Dall Jr missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall Jr misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown throws a body punch but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Dall Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Dall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Dall Jr.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall Jr throws out the jab.
Dall Jr scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Dall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Jair Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Dall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall Jr back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall Jr darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown digs a right hand into Dall Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall Jr's gas tank.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
A short right from Dall Jr on the inside.
Dall Jr prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr takes a shot to the head.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Dall Jr.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Dall Jr blocks a body shot from Brown.
Dall Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr lands a right hand.
Dall Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr scores with a jab.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Dall Jr thumps Brown with a low kick.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Dall Jr 's knee.
Brown feints and then cracks Dall Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall Jr down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall Jr looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Dall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall Jr dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Dall Jr's head and hops out.
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 Jair Brown will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dall Jr.
Brown with a jab.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown throws a push kick but Dall Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Dall Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall Jr.
Brown lands with a straight right. Dall Jr didn't see that one coming.
Dall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Dall Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Jair Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown blocks a head kick by Dall Jr.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall Jr. Dall Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Dall Jr misses its intended target.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dall Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall Jr throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown sets himself, and Dall Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Dall Jr misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Dall Jr misses with the combination.
Dall Jr works the jab nicely.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Dall Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Dall Jr avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Dall Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
A low kick from Dall Jr misses
and Dall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall Jr avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Brown tenderised Dall Jr's leg. Dall Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Dall Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Dall Jr looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Dall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Dall Jr throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr prevents a body shot from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets through Dall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
A shot in the inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dall Jr stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall Jr tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall Jr wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Dall Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown cracks Dall Jr with a good jab.
Dall Jr misses with a straight right.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tries to move into range but Dall Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Dall Jr on that attempt.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown is looking to chop away at Dall Jr's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a body punch but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Dall Jr swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Brown slips under a jab.
Dall Jr lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Dall Jr lands a jab to the head.
Dall Jr moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr working aggressively here.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown gets through Dall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jair Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jair Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Dall Jr walks into a jab.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall Jr misses the target.
Dall Jr drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Brown has his feet on Dall Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Dall Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Dall Jr. Dall Jr maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Dall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown digs a right hand into Dall Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall Jr's gas tank.
Dall Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dall Jr on the inside.
Dall Jr blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Brown.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall Jr jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Brown.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dall Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Dall Jr is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Dall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Dall Jr checks a leg kick.
Brown throws a push kick but Dall Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Dall Jr throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown takes a swing at Dall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Dall Jr checks it.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Dall Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Dall Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown defending well as Dall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Dall Jr jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall Jr throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dall Jr.
A good leg kick by Dall Jr.
Brown throws a hook but Dall Jr blocks it.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a head kick!
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Brown had his way with Galen Dall Jr in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dall Jr throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Dall Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Dall Jr throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
Brown throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Dall Jr is predictable there
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot.
Dall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Dall Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Dall Jr into the cage.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
Dall Jr needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall Jr.
Brown misses with the combination.
Dall Jr misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall Jr thinking.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jair Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Dall Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Dall Jr persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Dall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Dall Jr with an uppercut!
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown digs a good body shot into Dall Jr's ribs.
Dall Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dall Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dall Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall Jr misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall Jr can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with a body shot.
Dall Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dall Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Dall Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Dall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Dall Jr is predictable there
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall Jr thinking.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Dall Jr's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown!
Jair Brown retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jair Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 15 p4p, 252 weight class) and Minato Tokugawa (ranked 3 p4p, 33 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Sefa - God's Plan blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Boyko Kersikov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Boyko Kersikov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Tokugawa.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tokugawa. Tokugawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut.
Minato Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tokugawa! Kersikov lets Tokugawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tokugawa is rocked!
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Tokugawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa cracks Kersikov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kersikov falls backwards against the cage. Tokugawa follows up with more strikes that drop Kersikov to his knees. Tokugawa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kersikov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
Minato Tokugawa is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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