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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Rome (ranked 5005 p4p, 23978 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 511 p4p, 546 weight class). The key to victory for Spartacus Rome has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spartacus Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dives in and grabs Rome's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rome pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rome closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rome lands a jab-cross combination.
Rome looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Rome as Silva shoots in.
Rome displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Spartacus Rome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Rome clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva tries to clinch up but Rome circles away and keeps his distance.
Rome cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Rome lands a left and a right that sends Silva crashing to the canvas! Rome dives into mount looking to finish!
 Silva is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't escape the position.
Rome content just to control the position here.
Rome prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Rome content just to control the position here.
Rome prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Rome controlling the pace for now.
Rome continues to stall.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Rome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Rome takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rome trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Rome controlling the pace for now.
Rome wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Rome will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rome tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Rome trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Rome avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Rome controlling the pace for now.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Rome isn't that keen on the idea.
Rome content just to control the position here.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome controlling from mount.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva advances to half guard.
Rome wants to get back to his feet.
Rome wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Rome dominated that round.
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.
Rome feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Rome then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rome throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Rome is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rome tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rome to the ground. Rome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spartacus Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rome fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rome lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rome.
Rome connects with the punch.
Silva tries to clinch but Rome is having none of it.
Rome connects with a crisp jab.
Rome lands with a right hand.
Rome fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome misses with a double jab.
Silva wants to counter the offense by Rome and move into the clinch position.
Spartacus Rome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rome's guard.
Rome wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spartacus Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
Rome wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome managing to control the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rome is looking to reverse the position.
Rome is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome is trying to improve his position.
Rome is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rome keeps working.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Rome is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rome tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva stands up and beckons Rome to his feet.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Rome. Those never looked like landing.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Rome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartacus Rome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rome avoids the head kick by Silva.
Nice shot lands for Rome.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rome misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Rome didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rome has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Rome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands and throws Rome's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rome is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rome wants to control but Silva postures up.
Rome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rome looking for a sweep but Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rome works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Rome dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Rome.
Rome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Rome shows good takedown defense.
Rome appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
A left and a right from Rome both land. Nice combination.
Rome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spartacus Rome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Rome.
A low kick from Rome misses
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rome has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva passes Rome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rome is looking to escape.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
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.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rome taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Rome won't allow it.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Rome is defending well.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva prevents Rome from improving his position.
Rome is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Rome makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Rome throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rome tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rome to the ground. Rome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spartacus Rome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Rome. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rome lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rome lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rome, as that shot connected.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Rome finish him?
Rome connects with a crisp jab.
Rome seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Rome moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rome lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rome.
Rome throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartacus Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rome scores with a jab.
Rome is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rome scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rome cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Rome.
Spartacus Rome is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Rome.
Rome scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rome throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Rome is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva moves forwards but Rome connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rome listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rome scores with a three punch combo!
Rome throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Rome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rome, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Rome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anuwat Chaithong (ranked 4015 p4p, 4533 weight class) and Caz MacAulay (ranked 342 p4p, 374 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anuwat Chaithong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caz MacAulay!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAulay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacAulay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Chaithong.
Chaithong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Chaithong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chaithong tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacAulay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like MacAulay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacAulay blocks the body kick.
Chaithong tries to clinch there but MacAulay circles away.
MacAulay misses with a hook. Chaithong ducked under it nicely.
Chaithong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacAulay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAulay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacAulay clinches.
MacAulay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacAulay misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaithong missing with knees to the body.
MacAulay pushes Chaithong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacAulay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MacAulay scores with a shot to the side of Chaithong's head.
MacAulay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacAulay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaithongs head.
MacAulay managing to block the knees to the body from Chaithong.
MacAulay is working Chaithong over against the cage.
Chaithong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacAulay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacAulay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaithong backwards.
MacAulay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaithong tries to land knees in the clinch but MacAulay avoids the damage to the body.
MacAulay gets control of Chaithong's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacAulay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacAulay is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chaithong throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to MacAulay's body to avoid the submission. MacAulay has instead reached around Chaithong's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! MacAulay arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caz MacAulay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Shimada (ranked 4254 p4p, 4161 weight class) and Andy Kent (ranked 360 p4p, 352 weight class). Andy Kent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Kent!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kent wants to counter with a clinch but Shimada pushes him away.
Kent uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kent keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kent counters with a nice body shot.
Shimada clinches.
Shimada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent is pushing down on Shimada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shimada is fighting to maintain full guard but Kent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kent not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Kent 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent passes to full mount!
Kent controlling the position easily from mount.
Kent is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Kent won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent trying to control the position.
Kent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kent looking to control.
Kent is trying to hold Shimada in close to prevent damage but Shimada has managed to pass into half guard.
Shimada prevents Kent from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shimada in particular looking to stall.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kent looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kent is positioning himself well to prevent Shimada advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kent is staying active underneath Shimada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kent clinches.
Shimada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kent uses from the top position.
Kent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kent won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kent stands up and waves to Shimada to follow him.
Shimada has closed the distance and engaged Kent in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kent dominated that round.
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.
Shimada closes the distance and pushes Kent back into the cage.
Kent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kent manages to end up in side control.
Shimada throws Kent to one side and escapes!
Shimada doesn't manage to clinch there - Kent circles away.
Kent closes the distance and clinches.
Kent gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kent trying to control but Shimada is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent looking to pass the guard.
Kent stands up from Shimada's guard - Kent perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shimada swivels and escapes.
Shimada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Kent.
Shimada manages to pull guard.
Kent won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Kent 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.
Kent gets to his feet - Shimada follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shimada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuki Shimada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kent.
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
Kent jumps guard but Shimada stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kent breaks the clinch.
Kent keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimada tries to clinch
and Kent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shimada instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent looking to stall.
Kent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Shimada manages to pull guard.
Kent looking to pass the guard.
Kent stands up and waves to Shimada to follow him.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Kent pushes him off.
Shimada is looking to clinch.
Shimada clinches up with Kent and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent drags the fight down to the ground.
Kent wants to sweep here but Shimada controlling him for the moment.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Kent looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shimada has picked Kent up and slammed him! Kent can't keep hold of the triangle and Shimada manages to pass to side control!
Kent tries to buck Shimada off but Shimada is having none of it.
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 Yuki Shimada will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kent stalling in the clinch but Shimada improves position.
Kent pulls Shimada into guard.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Kent wants to sweep here but Shimada controlling him for the moment.
Kent pulls Shimada in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent looking to control but Shimada passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada not doing much here.
Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Shimada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kent is looking to control Shimada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kent avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kent throws a combination. Shimada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimada as he avoids it easily.
Kent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andy Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada closes the distance but Kent moves to the side
and Kent counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shimada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kent.
Yuki Shimada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kent.
Shimada closes the distance and clinches.
Kent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kent manages to end up in side control.
Shimada throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Kent tries to counter it with a takedown but Shimada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimada darts in trying to clinch
and Kent counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shimada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kent presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimada fails to pull guard.
Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimada instigates a clinch.
Shimada letting Kent take a breather here.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Kent holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimada drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada pulls guard successfully.
Kent decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shimada tries to clinch up but Kent circles away and keeps his distance.
Andy Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent lands with an uppercut that bounces Shimada off the cage and back into range.
Shimada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kent counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shimada pushes Kent off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Kent circles away.
Kent shoots for a double leg takedown but Shimada sprawls well. He's pushed Kent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kent swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yuki Shimada did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Kent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch but Kent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but Shimada shows good takedown defense.
Shimada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Kent circles away.
Shimada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shimada is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Kent pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kent.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimada moves into the clinch.
Shimada jumps guard but Kent turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kent gets control of Shimada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kent will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent working for submissions but it's allowed Shimada to get to half guard.
Kent is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kent wants to control but Shimada is keeping busy.
Kent is controlling Shimada's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kent wants to get back to full guard but Shimada has passed into side control.
Shimada just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shimada wants to control but Kent is keeping him busy.
Kent is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Shimada stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuki Shimada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kent tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shimada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kent counters with a good low kick that Shimada was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimada sets himself, and Kent steps forward looking for the clinch! Shimada avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Kent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kent.
Shimada is looking to clinch.
Shimada is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kent tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada is looking to clinch.
Shimada moves into the clinch.
Shimada fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimada decides to pull guard.
Kent stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shimada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kent 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. This is the final round!
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent wants to counter the offense by Shimada and move into the clinch position.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Kent keeps it at a distance.
Shimada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimada gets caught napping as Kent dives in and scores a takedown. Shimada manages to retain guard.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Kent looking to sit in guard and control but Shimada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kent is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent looking to control but Shimada passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Shimada trying to control the pace.
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.
Kent wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
Kent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shimada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kent is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shimada is taking a breather. Kent says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuki Shimada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
Kent wants to take the fight to the mat but Shimada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yuki Shimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kent gets control of Shimada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kent will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kent wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Shimada advances position into side control!
Kent tries to buck Shimada off but Shimada is having none of it.
Shimada controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimada working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuki Shimada.
I think Shimada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuki Shimada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Crisanni (ranked 4647 p4p, 5496 weight class) and Himan Sym (ranked 491 p4p, 535 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crisanni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trueno - FELL ME??. 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Crisanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Himan Sym!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crisanni tries to bum rush Sym with a series of wild strikes but Sym uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sym forces Crisanni back against the cage and clinches.
Sym has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crisanni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sym jumps guard but Crisanni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sym manages to pull guard.
Crisanni stands up and waves to Sym to follow him.
Sym shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crisanni sprawls well. Crisanni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sym gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Crisanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himan Sym.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Sym keeps the fight on the outside.
Sym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sym gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sym tries to break free but Crisanni pushes him back against the cage.
Crisanni is looking to break free of the clinch but Sym has double underhooks.
Crisanni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sym smiles and moves away.
Sym moves away from the strike by Crisanni.
Crisanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sym rushes Crisanni and presses him up against the cage.
Sym tries to circle away but Crisanni has him pinned against the cage.
Crisanni jumps into guard, dragging Sym to the mat.
Sym wants to pass the guard but Crisanni is keeping the position.
Sym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crisanni keeping moving, preventing Sym from controlling successfully.
Crisanni is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sym rolls with it to try and escape but Crisanni cranks on the arm and Sym is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Crisanni!
Alexander Crisanni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kemp (ranked 4108 p4p, 3946 weight class) and Elliot Mendoza (ranked 460 p4p, 452 weight class). Andreas Kemp had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elliot Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendoza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kemp.
 It looks like Elliot Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kemp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Kemp.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Kemp throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Kemp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kemp throws a one two combo.
Kemp throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kemp throwing a counter right hand but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Kemp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elliot Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Kemp moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp lands a jab-cross combination.
Mendoza is rocked!
Mendoza misses with a hook to the body
and Kemp counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Mendoza to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Kemp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andreas Kemp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Grip (ranked 4735 p4p, 2653 weight class) and Sato Ngata (ranked 442 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sato Ngata enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Grip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sato Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Grip misses
and Ngata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grip!
Grip prevents Ngata from improving position.
Grip struggling a bit here.
Grip trying to remain calm as Ngata controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grip is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ngata wants to stand but Grip has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip is trying to control Ngata's posture but Ngata avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grip is trying to improve his position.
Ngata controls the position.
Ngata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
 It looks like Max Grip has been cut.
Ngata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grip, who protects the arm well.
Grip being controlled for a moment.
Ngata tries to stand but Grip is controlling his head.
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.
Grip manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ngata controlling the pace.
Grip taking some punishment here, with Ngata in his half guard.
Ngata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grip has a hand on Ngata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ngata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ngata content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata prevents Grip from getting the reversal.
Grip is working hard here to advance position.
Ngata dominating with strikes here.
Ngata with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grip is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grip is breathing heavily.
Ngata content just to control the position here.
Grip is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngata working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Grip turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ngata off and cradles Grip's limp body as Ngata celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sato Ngata!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Porter (ranked 3095 p4p, 3618 weight class) and Miklos Magyar (ranked 289 p4p, 317 weight class). Magyar has chosen Daylight as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miklos Magyar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magyar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porter but Porter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Porter does it's job there.
Magyar clinches with his opponent.
Porter manages to break the clinch.
Magyar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magyar closes the distance and clinches.
Porter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magyar.
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magyar shoots in looking for a takedown but Porter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magyar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Porter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Leon Porter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miklos Magyar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porter sprawls well. Porter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magyar gets slowly back to his feet.
Porter lands a glancing blow to the side of Magyar's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magyar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Porter is looking for a sweep. Magyar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magyar not doing much here.
Magyar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magyar seems to be working for a kimura but Porter defends the submission attempt.
Magyar is thwarting Porter's attempts to control the position.
Magyar lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter trying to control from the bottom.
Porter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Porter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Porter tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magyar in particular looking to stall.
Magyar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magyar is nestled in close to Porter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magyar passes into side control, despite Porter's attempt to control the position.
Magyar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magyar scores with punches from side control.
Porter is being controlled here.
Porter is looking to get back to his feet here but Magyar is keeping cool and he's managed to take Porter's back.
Porter is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magyar punishes Porter with strikes from the back mount.
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Magyar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magyar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magyar is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Porter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Magyar controls the position.
Magyar lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magyar.
Magyar has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Porter is defending well but eventually Magyar manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Porter has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miklos Magyar!
Miklos Magyar 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jadiel Frost (ranked 3008 p4p, 3133 weight class) and Rojesterman Haynes (ranked 375 p4p, 388 weight class). Jadiel Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jadiel Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rojesterman Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haynes.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Frost scores with a leg kick.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Haynes seems unphased.
A jab from Haynes misses.
Haynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haynes shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Haynes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes moves into the clinch.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haynes throws a lazy body kick
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Haynes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Jadiel Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rojesterman Haynes.
Frost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Frost pushes Haynes away with a front kick.
Haynes looks winded!
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haynes's sensitive parts.
Frost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Haynes is just out of range.
Frost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Haynes on that attempt.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haynes darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Haynes into the cage.
Frost delivers a nice body kick.
Frost connects with a single shot there.
Haynes is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Frost! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jadiel Frost!
After winning the bout, Jadiel Frost 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 Andy Perkasa (ranked 2913 p4p, 2589 weight class) and Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 365 p4p, 330 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Perkasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Perkasa's guard.
Akiyama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perkasa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akiyama passes into side control.
Perkasa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akiyama tries to roll over but Perkasa keeps him under control.
Akiyama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akiyama is looking for a triangle but Perkasa pushes his legs off easily.
Akiyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet.
Akiyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perkasa is aware though and is defending well.
Akiyama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Akiyama 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.
Akiyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akiyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Rising Sun Training inform us that Akiyama has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Perkasa controlling him for the moment.
Perkasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Perkasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkasa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perkasa postures up.
Akiyama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perkasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Perkasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akiyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perkasa pulls his head out easily.
Akiyama is controlling Perkasa's trapped leg to prevent Perkasa from advancing to side control.
Akiyama is not content to let Perkasa control the position.
Akiyama gets full guard.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Perkasa from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Perkasa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Perkasa is really struggling to control Akiyama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Akiyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Perkasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkasa lands with a slapping head kick.
Perkasa works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
Perkasa throws a nice head kick!
Akiyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkasa moves forwards but Akiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Perkasa off balance momentarily.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Akiyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkasa on the side of the head.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Perkasa.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Perkasa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perkasa is breathing heavily.
Perkasa checks a low kick from Akiyama.
Perkasa lands an overhand right.
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!
Perkasa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama gets the takedown into side control.
Perkasa sneaks back into half guard.
Akiyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perkasa defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama is nestled in close to Perkasa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perkasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Akiyama.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Akiyama content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Akiyama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perkasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akiyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Akiyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Perkasa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akiyama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Perkasa to the mat. Perkasa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Perkasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akiyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perkasa is trying to keep Akiyama in close.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Perkasa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akiyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perkasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akiyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perkasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perkasa tries to buck Akiyama off but Akiyama is having none of it.
Perkasa trying to remain calm as Akiyama controls from the top position.
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.
Akiyama working the head and body with strikes.
Perkasa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Akiyama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perkasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Akiyama works his way into full mount!
Perkasa wants to control but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Perkasa's face.
Akiyama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akiyama has hold of Perkasa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Perkasa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Perkasa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking for a triangle but Perkasa pushes his legs off easily.
Akiyama has his foot on Perkasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perkasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Perkasa has gone for a leg lock! Akiyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perkasa's guard.
Akiyama is pushing down on Perkasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perkasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Akiyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akiyama is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Perkasa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
A victorious Yoshihiro Akiyama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luffy San (ranked 2100 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Izaak Washington (ranked 203 p4p, 202 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: 'Till I Collapse. Izaak Washington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luffy San!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Izaak Washington!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
San looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. San takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
San closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Washington did well to prevent San getting side control.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
San working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washington is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San working over Washington with some ground and pound. Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
San landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
San thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
San is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
San slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
San lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
San is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
San looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
San lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San is looking for a kimura here.
San throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from San.
San is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Washington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
Luffy San is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Luffy San thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Izaak Washington was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my team, my coaches, and everyone who believed in me. Your support means everything, even in defeat.'.
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