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BANZAI COMBAT 86 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Watson (ranked 24833 p4p, 5072 weight class) and Wild Slammer (ranked 549 p4p, 485 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wild Slammer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Watson's guard.
Watson keeping full guard, as Slammer tries to pass.
Watson looking to control.
Slammer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Watson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watson tries to get out of the position.
Slammer just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slammer connects with a decent elbow.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slammer on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to control Slammer's posture but Slammer avoids it.
Slammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slammer working the ground and pound from side control.
Slammer happy to just control the position for now.
Slammer decides to stand back up.
Slammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Watson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slammer just content to control the position.
Slammer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Watson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Slammer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Watson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Slammer lets go of the hold and Watson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wild Slammer!
After winning the bout, Wild Slammer 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuto Yoshida (ranked 24723 p4p, 4990 weight class) and Jari Puikkonen (ranked 545 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuto Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Puikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshida is fending him off so far but Puikkonen persists. Nope, Yoshida circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen with a poor takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Yuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Puikkonen.
Puikkonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puikkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puikkonen's hands.
Puikkonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puikkonen is defended easily by Yoshida.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Puikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Puikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Puikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puikkonen throws a counter combo.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Puikkonen saw it coming and moves away.
Puikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshida pinned against the cage. Yoshida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puikkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Puikkonen pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
Yoshida throws a series of strikes that have Puikkonen backpedaling.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Puikkonen shoots and misses
and Yoshida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jari Puikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puikkonen looks winded!
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshida as Puikkonen shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puikkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puikkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls well. He's pushed Puikkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Yoshida counters with a quick kick to the body but Puikkonen blocks it.
Puikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoshida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puikkonen somewhat.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yoshida drops Puikkonen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Puikkonen looks back up at him and smiles so Yoshida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Yoshida circles away easily
and Yoshida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puikkonen's knee momentarily.
Yoshida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puikkonen.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puikkonen.
Nice defenses there by Puikkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Puikkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puikkonen shoots and misses
and Puikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshida stalks Puikkonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Puikkonen's face. Puikkonen staggers backwards, shaken.
 Puikkonen is rocked!
Puikkonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshida pinned against the cage. Yoshida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown
and Yoshida counters with a crisp right hand that drops Puikkonen! Yoshida lets Puikkonen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Puikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Yoshida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puikkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Puikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshida is fending him off so far but Puikkonen persists. Nope, Yoshida circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen shoots in but Yoshida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puikkonen moves away.
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Puikkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Puikkonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puikkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls well. He's pushed Puikkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puikkonen.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Yoshida connects with a jab.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuto Yoshida dominated that round.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yoshida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown attempt from Puikkonen. Puikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Puikkonen.
Puikkonen fails with the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puikkonen misses with the head strike.
Puikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puikkonen takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puikkonen can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Puikkonen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Puikkonen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Puikkonen fails to land.
Puikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puikkonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida gets through Puikkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puikkonen.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Puikkonen.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida is trying to stall.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puikkonen misses with some punches.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Puikkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Puikkonen fails to land.
Yoshida cracks Puikkonen with a nice body shot.
Puikkonen is breathing heavily.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Puikkonen fails to land.
Yuto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yoshida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Puikkonen.
Puikkonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida trying to stall but Puikkonen improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puikkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puikkonen misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yoshida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puikkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshida as Puikkonen shoots in.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuto Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Puikkonen shoots in and drives through. Yoshida sprawls well.
Puikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuto Yoshida dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puikkonen's knee momentarily.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Puikkonen's knee but Puikkonen avoids it well.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
Yuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Puikkonen.
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Puikkonen sprawling to the canvas! Puikkonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yoshida finish him?!
Puikkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Puikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Puikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshida closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Puikkonen out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuto Yoshida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Young Blood (ranked 24724 p4p, 3342 weight class) and Flip De Floor (ranked 508 p4p, 369 weight class). Blood comes to the cage accompanied by If You Blood Throw it Up - 47 Miller Gang. Flip De Floor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Young Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flip De Floor!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from De Floor misses.
Blood throws a combination that misses
and De Floor counters with a stiff right hand.
De Floor lands a big head kick that sends Blood tumbling to the mat! De Floor takes a step backwards and waves Blood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Blood is rocked!
 It looks like Young Blood has been cut.
Blood's corner calls for a 1-2. Blood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Blood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by De Floor.
De Floor throws a head kick that misses.
Blood seems to have got his legs back now.
De Floor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Floor.
Blood throws a series of punches but De Floor avoids them all with ease.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Floor lands a big head kick that sends Blood tumbling to the mat! De Floor takes a step backwards and waves Blood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
De Floor staying out of range there.
Blood tries to keep at a distance but De Floor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blood blocks a body shot from De Floor.
Blood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Floor can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
De Floor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Floor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Floor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Floor taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from De Floor.
De Floor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blood.
Blood wants to break free but De Floor has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood.
De Floor lands a shot to the body.
Blood wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Floor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood wants to break free but De Floor has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Floor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blood wants to break free but De Floor has control.
De Floor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blood.
A head punch on the inside from De Floor fails to land.
De Floor lands a nice uppercut.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but De Floor uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Floor scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood misses with the head strike.
De Floor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Floor works on Blood's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood prevents a body shot from De Floor.
Blood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Floor scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Floor has Blood pressed against the cage, preventing Blood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Floor is working Blood over against the cage.
De Floor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from De Floor - that landed with a thud.
Blood is breathing heavily.
De Floor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
A short body shot lands from De Floor as the two fighters clinch.
De Floor lands a left hand.
De Floor misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Floor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Floor can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
De Floor lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for De Floor.
De Floor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Floor keeps control of Blood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Floor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as De Floor controls the action.
De Floor can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
Blood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from De Floor.
De Floor lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Floor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Floor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
De Floor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Floor lands a left hand.
Blood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Floor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, De Floor scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Floor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Floor lands an uppercut.
Blood is trying to break free.
Blood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Floors head.
Blood can't break the clinch.
Blood lands with a left to the head.
De Floor pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Floor.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Floor's elbow.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but De Floor avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
Blood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Floor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Floor.
Blood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Floor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blood's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flip De Floor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Blood'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.
An inside leg kick lands from De Floor.
De Floor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Floor throws a jab when Blood was well out of range.
It looked like Blood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blood's corner calls for a 1-2. Blood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Floor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood.
Good leg kick by De Floor.
Blood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Floor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood.
De Floor scoring well with a low kick there.
Blood walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Floor.
Blood tries to bum rush De Floor with a series of wild strikes but De Floor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Floor lands a big uppercut and Blood crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blood looks OK. De Floor waves Blood back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! A monster head kick from De Floor and Blood falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by De Floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Flip De Floor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jalim Forte (ranked 2846 p4p, 4207 weight class) and Maximus Burzum (ranked 321 p4p, 424 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jalim Forte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Burzum!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burzum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burzum takes a swing at Forte's ribcage but misses.
Burzum scores with a nice right hand.
Forte shoots in for a double leg but Burzum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forte looks for a takedown but Burzum sprawls well.
Forte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burzum circles away quickly and effectively.
Forte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burzum.
Forte shoots for a double leg takedown but Burzum sprawls well. He's pushed Forte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalim Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte tries to close the distance and clinch but Burzum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Burzum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burzum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forte doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Burzum.
Forte needs to keep his hands up - Burzum had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burzum.
It looks like Jalim Forte has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burzum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forte in his tracks.
Burzum stuns Forte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burzum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burzum pushes Forte up against the cage in a clinch.
Burzum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus Burzum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burzum moves into range and clinches up with Forte.
Burzum manages to break the clinch.
Burzum thuds a left hand into Forte's body.
Burzum cracks a nice hook into Forte's ribs.
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!
Burzum lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burzum works Forte's body with a nice hook.
Burzum lands with an overhand left.
Forte with a poor takedown
and Burzum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forte is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Burzum as he connects with a hook.
Burzum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burzum scores with a hook.
Burzum lands with a shot to the body.
Burzum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Forte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Forte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burzum swivels and escapes.
Burzum connects with a nice looking jab.
Burzum scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Burzum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burzum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burzum lands with a shot to the body.
Burzum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burzum lands a jab to the nose.
Burzum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burzum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Forte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burzum, as that shot connected.
Burzum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Forte rather than just go for the knockout.
Burzum digs a good body shot into Forte's ribs.
Burzum with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burzum lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burzum scores with a shot to the body.
Burzum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Forte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Burzum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forte at a distance.
Forte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burzum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Forte scrambles back to his feet.
Burzum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burzum scores with a jab.
Burzum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burzum scores with a body shot.
Burzum lands a body shot.
Burzum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forte's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burzum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Burzum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jalim Forte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Forte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burzum throws a shot to the body.
Maximus Burzum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burzum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burzum cracks Forte with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Burzum.
Burzum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burzum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burzum lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burzum to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burzum jabs at Forte's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burzum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forte at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burzum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burzum lands a head shot.
Jab from Burzum.
Forte ducks right into an uppercut from Burzum.
Burzum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Forte is rocked!
Burzum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Forte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burzum fakes the body blow, causing Forte to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Forte goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Burzum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Emelianenko (ranked 3585 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Shavkat Velikan (ranked 432 p4p, 420 weight class). Shavkat Velikan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shavkat Velikan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Velikan defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velikan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Velikan takes one on the button.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Velikan.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Velikan's ribcage but misses.
Velikan throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Velikan circles away.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velikan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Velikan's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Velikan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Velikan fails to land.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Velikan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Velikan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velikan. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velikan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Velikan breaks away and moves out of range.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Velikan rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Velikan back against the cage.
Velikan lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Velikan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Velikan lands a left hand.
Velikan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velikan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velikan breaks from the clinch.
Velikan swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velikan swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velikan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velikan misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Velikan to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velikan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velikan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikan looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Velikan swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Velikan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Velikan moves away and avoids it.
Shavkat Velikan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan scores with a hook.
Velikan jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Velikan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Velikan back into the cage.
Velikan scores with a shoulder strike.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
Velikan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikan avoiding damage.
Velikan wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velikan prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
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!
Velikan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velikan throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
We've been informed that Velikan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Velikan.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Velikan avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Velikan can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikan blocking some punches.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shavkat Velikan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko'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.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velikan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velikan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Velikan.
Velikan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velikan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velikan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velikan. Velikan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianenko connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velikan blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Velikan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velikan was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Velikan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velikan.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Velikan wants to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velikan manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Stanley Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velikan.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Velikan stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Velikan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velikan doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Velikan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velikan lands with a left to the head.
Velikan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko pushes Velikan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko prevents Velikan from breaking the clinch.
Velikan swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Velikan controls the action.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velikans head.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
Velikan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikan scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
A short right from Velikan.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velikan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velikan.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
That's four 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!
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Velikan.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velikan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Velikan blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko works on Velikan's body with a couple of short punches.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko pushes Velikan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velikan looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Stanley Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Velikan moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Velikan misses with a straight right.
Velikan loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Velikan.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Velikan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Velikan.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velikan moves out of range of the strikes.
Velikan walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Velikan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Velikan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velikan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velikan misses with a straight right.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Velikan.
Velikan jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velikan has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velikan.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velikan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velikan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Velikan lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Velikan.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Velikan lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Velikan misses with some punches.
Velikan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velikan or not.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velikan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velikan controlling the action here for a moment.
Velikan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikan lands a shoulder strike.
Velikan has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shavkat Velikan.
I think Velikan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stanley Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Stanley Emelianenko 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 Rashid Aliev (ranked 3805 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Isduby Cool (ranked 404 p4p, 308 weight class). Isduby Cool has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rashid Aliev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashid Aliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isduby Cool!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aliev has hold of one of Cool's legs. Cool is fighting the takedown attempt but Aliev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cool has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aliev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cool.
The ground and pound from Aliev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cool gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cool manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cool to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aliev is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cool pulls down on the head and he's put Aliev to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isduby Cool!
Isduby Cool seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Torres (ranked 3487 p4p, 2867 weight class) and Dean Oliveira (ranked 314 p4p, 275 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Something In The Way as his entrance music. Matteo Torres has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres passes to full mount!
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oliveira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oliveira!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres is looking for a triangle here but Oliveira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira gets to mount! Torres was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Torres wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres is pressing down on Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres passes into half guard.
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Torres dominated that round.
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.
Oliveira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
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.
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Torres from moving into mount.
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Torres keeps Oliveira under control for a moment.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres is trying is best to control the position here.
Oliveira is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Torres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Torres advances position into side control!
Torres swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oliveira passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Torres from improving his position.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dean Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oliveira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Torres has tightened it up now! Oliveira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matteo Torres!
A relieved looking Matteo Torres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dean Oliveira had this to say: 'First, congrats to my opponent. They fought a great fight. This loss is tough, but I'll learn from it and come back stronger. Thank you to my team and fans for their support. This journey isn't over!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justice Cole (ranked 2552 p4p, 2861 weight class) and Harold Grabber (ranked 157 p4p, 166 weight class). Grabber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sound of da Police. 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 Harold Grabber was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justice Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Grabber!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabber misses with a takedown
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Grabber fails with the takedown
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Grabber.
Grabber throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grabber.
Harold Grabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabber tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Grabber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grabber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Grabber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Grabber throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole stuns Grabber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grabber looks winded!
Grabber thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabber throws a leg kick
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabber moves to clinch but Cole breaks away
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grabber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole scores with a counter punch that sends Grabber to the canvas! Cole smells blood - he's punishing Grabber with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Grabber has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Cole!
The defeated Harold Grabber had this to say: 'Let’s be real—there’s something seriously wrong if you think I lost. I was landing the shots, I was making the moves. That’s not a loss, that’s a robbery. I’m not standing here as some broken fighter; I’m standing here as a warrior who’s ready to rip through anyone who dares to doubt'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 5381 p4p, 1996 weight class) and Flynn Silva (ranked 500 p4p, 228 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flynn Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Lesnar takes one to the chin there.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Silva lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Lesnar with a poor takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnar at a distance.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva sends Lesnar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silva is motioning to the referee to let Lesnar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar leaves his chin hanging out and Silva seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lesnar crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flynn Silva!
An out of breath Flynn Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denise Kormier (ranked 1609 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Augier De Rabat (ranked 173 p4p, 113 weight class). Kormier comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboy. De Rabat has chosen Marche des Templiers as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denise Kormier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Augier De Rabat!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rabat lands with a shot to the body.
Denise Kormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rabat cracks Kormier with an open hand slap.
Kormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rabat checks a low kick from Kormier.
Kormier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rabat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Rabat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
De Rabat has control of Kormier's left arm, preventing Kormier from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Rabat is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rabat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard.
Kormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Rabat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat is controlling Kormier's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier looking to pass the guard.
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.
De Rabat has Kormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Rabat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kormier trying to control but De Rabat is working from the bottom.
Kormier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rabat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rabat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kormier's guard.
Kormier trying to keep a closed guard but De Rabat is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard.
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage.
Kormier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Rabat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kormier is one step ahead there.
De Rabat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kormier manages to get himself to full guard.
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rabat postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier tries for a takedown but De Rabat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Rabat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rabat slaps away a takedown attempt from Kormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kormier misses with a takedown
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denise Kormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Rabat scoring well with a low kick there.
De Rabat feints and then cracks Kormier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kormier down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rabat works the jab nicely.
Kormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown but De Rabat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rabat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Rabat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Rabat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rabat. Kormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Rabat gets the takedown into side control.
De Rabat grinds an elbow into Kormier's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rabat working the body and head with strikes.
De Rabat is staying tight to Kormier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kormier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Kormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
De Rabat working the head with strikes.
De Rabat takes a little break here. Kormier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kormier is trying to control De Rabat's posture but De Rabat avoids it.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
Kormier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kormier manages to get back to half guard.
Kormier gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is trying to keep De Rabat in close.
Kormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Kormier, not yet.
Kormier can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rabat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier trying to control from the bottom.
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kormier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kormier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on De Rabat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat jabs Kormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Rabat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kormier.
De Rabat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kormier tries to clinch up
and De Rabat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rabat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kormier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rabat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rabat lands a high kick!
De Rabat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kormier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Rabat throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rabat thuds a left hand into Kormier's body.
De Rabat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by De Rabat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Rabat.
Kormier dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kormier tries to pull guard but De Rabat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kormier tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rabat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Kormier controls his hands.
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Rabat. That's going to slow Kormier down.
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!
Kormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Rabat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rabat slips a jab and a cross from Kormier.
Kormier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.
De Rabat connects with a solid leg kick.
Kormier fails with the takedown.
De Rabat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kormier. That did some damage!
Kormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Rabat pinned against the cage. De Rabat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rabat connects with an inside leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kormier shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rabat tries to sprawl out of it but Kormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rabat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rabat looking to score a takedown here. Kormier is defending well but De Rabat drives through and ends up in Kormier's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick from De Rabat, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
Augier De Rabat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kormier shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls well. He's pushed Kormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rabat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Rabat connects with a jab.
Kormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Rabat's waist but De Rabat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kormier off to one side.
De Rabat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kormier with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kormier on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Rabat shoots in and gets a takedown into Kormier's guard.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Rabat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rabat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Rabat is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that De Rabat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of De Rabat the control monster continue. Boring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Rabat has passed into side control.
Kormier is looking to reverse the position.
De Rabat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Rabat working away.
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kormier is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rabat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Rabat trying to control the action but Kormier is working from the bottom.
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Rabat is controlling him well.
De Rabat happy to just control the position for now.
De Rabat scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat looks up at the clock and then as Kormier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Rabat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Rabat moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kormier darts in looking for a takedown but De Rabat gets double underhooks and turns Kormier into the cage.
Kormier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kormier tries a knee to the head but De Rabat blocks it.
Kormier pulls guard effortlessly.
De Rabat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kormier working a defensive guard here.
De Rabat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Rabat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kormier has escaped and now he's on top!
De Rabat wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kormier is posturing up here but De Rabat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kormier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kormier has to tap! Slick submission there by De Rabat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augier De Rabat! Augier De Rabat retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Augier De Rabat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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