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SYN 1094 Rose vs Sampson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okano Kenta (ranked 4117 p4p, 4130 weight class) and Ishii Tatsuo (ranked 133 p4p, 134 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okano Kenta!
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, Ishii Tatsuo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kenta as Tatsuo shoots in.
Tatsuo moves into the clinch.
Tatsuo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kenta regains guard.
Tatsuo stays in close to Kenta's body and controls the position.
Tatsuo throwing strikes from guard but Kenta blocks nicely.
Tatsuo looking to pass the guard.
Kenta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tatsuo escapes and throws Kenta's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatsuo is putting a hurting on Kenta here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenta can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatsuo trying to control the position but Kenta is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenta is looking for a sweep.
Tatsuo cracks Kenta with a big right hand but Kenta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tatsuo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kenta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tatsuo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatsuo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kenta on his heels. He'll look to pass Kenta's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatsuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenta pulls Tatsuo in close to prevent any damage.
Kenta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatsuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatsuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tatsuo uses it to pass to side control.
Kenta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tatsuo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tatsuo is controlling him well.
Tatsuo scoring with punches from side control.
Kenta is trying to buck Tatsuo off.
Tatsuo scoring with punches and elbows.
Tatsuo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kenta wants to get back to his feet but Tatsuo drags him back down.
Tatsuo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenta is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenta is trying to control Tatsuo's posture but Tatsuo avoids it.
Tatsuo controlling the position.
Tatsuo stands up and beckons Kenta to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatsuo rushes Kenta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tatsuo is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishii Tatsuo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tatsuo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kenta's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kenta manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kenta is trying to break the clinch but Tatsuo has him pressed against the cage.
Kenta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenta is defended easily by Tatsuo.
Tatsuo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatsuo has a takedown stuffed.
Kenta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tatsuo sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenta or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatsuo, which made it look bad.
Tatsuo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatsuo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kenta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okano Kenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuo has Kenta up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kenta.
Kenta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatsuo shoots in for a double leg but Kenta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenta connects with a looping right hand.
Tatsuo fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuo pushes Kenta up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenta fails to pull guard.
Tatsuo leaning against his opponent.
Kenta fails to pull guard.
Tatsuo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenta to keep the fight standing.
Tatsuo jumps into guard, dragging Kenta to the mat.
Kenta preventing the sweep.
Kenta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tatsuo is not content to let Kenta control the position.
Tatsuo struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenta decides to stand back up. Kenta steps back and let's Tatsuo get back to his feet.
Tatsuo shoots in and drives through. Kenta sprawls well.
Tatsuo avoids a kick to the body.
Kenta thuds a left hand into Tatsuo's body.
Kenta shoots in for a double leg but Tatsuo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatsuo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kenta defends it well.
Tatsuo has his takedown stuffed
and Kenta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenta slaps away a takedown attempt from Tatsuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tatsuo shoots and misses
and Kenta counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatsuo but Tatsuo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenta throws a right hand that Tatsuo ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatsuo also avoids with ease.
Okano Kenta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatsuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenta avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenta tries to clinch but Tatsuo moves out of range.
Tatsuo throws a chopping leg kick but Kenta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenta closes the distance and clinches up with Tatsuo, looking for a takedown. Kenta pushes Tatsuo against the cage but Tatsuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okano Kenta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tatsuo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tatsuo pulls guard.
Tatsuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenta is one step ahead there.
Tatsuo is working an open guard so Kenta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kenta tries to keep at a distance but Tatsuo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tatsuo after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenta is trying to force a seperation but Tatsuo has the dominant position.
Kenta gets underhooks to prevent Tatsuo's takedown attempt.
Tatsuo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenta uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenta as he avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenta enables Tatsuo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenta working a defensive guard here.
Kenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatsuo defends well.
Tatsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tatsuo is in close to Kenta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuo trying to control but Kenta is working from the bottom.
Kenta trying to keep a closed guard but Tatsuo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kenta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenta lands a jab to the nose.
Kenta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenta dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatsuo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okano Kenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenta has Tatsuo pushed against the cage.
Tatsuo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatsuo misses with a punch to the body.
Kenta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tatsuo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tatsuo breaks from the clinch.
Tatsuo looks for a takedown but Kenta sprawls well.
Tatsuo rushes Kenta and presses him up against the cage.
Tatsuo digs a right hand into Kenta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenta's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenta tries to pull guard but Tatsuo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tatsuo dodges an elbow strike from Kenta.
Tatsuo can't get the takedown.
Tatsuo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenta breaks the clinch.
Tatsuo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenta pinned against the cage. Kenta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kenta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatsuo tries to avoid it but Kenta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatsuo to the ground. Tatsuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenta shoots in and drives through. Tatsuo sprawls well.
Kenta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatsuo as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishii Tatsuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatsuo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishii Tatsuo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Mesquita (ranked 1705 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Pope Cozad (ranked 171 p4p, 392 weight class). Cozad has chosen Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pope Cozad struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pope Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad throws a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a single leg into guard. Cozad didn't expect that.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita stops Cozad from standing up.
Cozad being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Cozad's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita advances position into side control!
Mesquita controlling from side mount.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cozad down.
Mesquita working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesquita has hold of Cozad's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cozad seems comfortable defending it but Mesquita has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cozad is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cozad is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mesquita couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Pinks (ranked 2114 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Lawson Chandler (ranked 272 p4p, 374 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HUMBLE.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devonte Pinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawson Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawson Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Pinks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zombie MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinks tried to counter with a leg kick but Chandler avoided it.
Pinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Chandler cracks Pinks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Chandler misses with a double jab
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Pinks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinks throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Pinks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinks. Pinks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Pinks Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Chandler is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 1128 p4p, 1652 weight class) and Vishis Vourture (ranked 79 p4p, 118 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vishis Vourture!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vourture looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vourture.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Vourture ducked under it nicely.
Vourture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vourture blocks a jab.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino walks into a jab.
Vourture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vourture goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vourture throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Vourture moved out of range.
Hoshino moves forwards but Vourture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vourture throws a push kick but Hoshino slaps the foot to one side.
Hoshino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vourture throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Vourture.
Hoshino lands a slapping body shot.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vourture scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino looks to land a body kick but Vourture moved away.
Vourture unleashes a big counter combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Hoshino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Vourture.
Hoshino backing away here, and Vourture unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vourture.
A low kick from Vourture misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Vourture.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino tries to land a leg kick but Vourture saw it coming and moves away.
Hoshino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vourture darts in and clinches Hoshino up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vourture lands a body shot.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino lands a body punch.
Vourture is trying to break free.
Vourture breaks from the clinch.
Vourture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Vourture appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vourture connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vourture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Vourture counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vourture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Vourture saw that one coming.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Hoshino lands a jab to Vourture's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino swings for the body but Vourture moves out of range.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vourture throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Vourture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vourture throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoshino's head.
Vourture tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vourture lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vourture throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino throws a push kick but Vourture slaps the foot to one side.
Vourture was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Vourture is predictable there
and Hoshino counters with a good, hard body kick but Vourture shrugs it off.
Hoshino lands with an uppercut that bounces Vourture off the cage and back into range.
Jab from Vourture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vourture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Vourture throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Vourture on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vourture.
Vourture staying out of range there.
Vourture flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoshino steps away.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Vourture.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vourture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoshino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture blocking some punches.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshino.
Vourture is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Vourture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vourture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vourture wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vourture is trying to stall.
Vourture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Vourture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Vourture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hoshino counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Vourture loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vourture counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Vourture ducks down to avoid it.
Vourture follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vourture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino throws a jab when Vourture was well out of range.
Vourture throws a counter combo.
Vourture throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture misses with a two punch combination.
Vourture looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vourture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Vourture.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vourture defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Vourture slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vishis Vourture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vourture slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Vourture throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Vourture rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Vourture.
Vourture stalling against the cage.
Vourture breaks the clinch.
Vourture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Vourture is rocked!
Hoshino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vourture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Vourture is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vourture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Vourture.
Hoshino tries to counter by clinching up but Vourture breaks away and moves out of range.
Vourture seems to have recovered his senses.
Vourture slips under a jab.
Vourture throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Vourture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vourture.
Vourture working hard to break the clinch.
Vourture looking to stall.
Vourture content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks with his arms.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vourture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vourture.
Vourture slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Vourture appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch but Vourture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vourture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vourture tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Hoshino.
Vourture swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino gets tackled into the cage by Vourture. Vourture maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Hoshino.
Vourture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoshino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vourture defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Vourture.
Hoshino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vourture counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Vourture only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vishis Vourture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Vourture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture clinches with his opponent.
Vourture is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vourture scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks with his arms.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Vourture landing knees to the body.
Vourture has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Vourture misses with some punches.
Vourture lands a knee to the body.
Vishis Vourture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoshino's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vishis Vourture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vourture 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vishis Vourture!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Koefti (ranked 1654 p4p, 2491 weight class) and Adrian Sterling (ranked 177 p4p, 237 weight class). Koefti comes into the arena with IZ - E Ala E blaring out of the sound system. Sterling has chosen Snake by Lil Keed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Koefti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling cracks Koefti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koefti lands a front kick.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Koefti gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sterling fails with the takedown
and Koefti counters with a head kick. That will keep Sterling thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koefti dodges the punch combination from Sterling.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Koefti.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sterling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koefti wants to get back to his feet but Sterling is dominant here and he's now got Koefti's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Koefti is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Sterling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adrian Sterling thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Andre Koefti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 876 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 124 p4p, 152 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Metharom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Porcelain - Moby. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Tepes lV pushes Metharom away with a front kick.
Metharom throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Tepes lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes lV looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
No luck for Tepes lV with that takedown attempt.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom moves out of range as Tepes lV throws a body kick.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lV blocks a head kick by Metharom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes lV.
Metharom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes lV looking to score a takedown here. Metharom is defending well but Tepes lV drives through and ends up in Metharom's guard.
Tepes lV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tepes lV trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Metharom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metharom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Metharom seems keen to control Tepes lV's posture.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metharom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Metharom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Metharom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Metharom is trying to control the position but Tepes lV postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Tepes lV controlling him for the moment.
Tepes lV with a nice head shot there.
Tepes lV won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
Tepes lV lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tepes lV postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metharom wants to sweep but no luck.
Metharom controls Tepes lV momentarily but Tepes lV frees himself.
Tepes lV distracts Metharom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tepes lV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metharom is keeping the position for now.
Tepes lV working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes lV postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Tepes lV connects with a couple of short punches.
Tepes lV trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Tepes lV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metharom is trying to keep Tepes lV in close.
Tepes lV with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom managing to control the position.
Tepes lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tepes lV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tepes lV throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepes lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet but Tepes lV is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes lV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Tepes lV avoided it.
Tepes lV tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tepes lV is defended easily by Metharom.
Tepes lV scores with a hook to the body. Metharom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a nice leg kick.
Metharom blocks a leg kick.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes lV motions for Metharom to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Metharom. Tepes lV shrugs it off though.
Metharom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Tepes lV blocks a head kick by Metharom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Metharom misses with a leg kick
and Tepes lV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tepes lV tries to land a body kick
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Tepes lV's head but Tepes lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes lV is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Tepes lV sees coming a mile off.
Metharom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Tepes lV shoots in looking for a takedown but Metharom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tepes lV's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Tepes lV's knee but Tepes lV avoids it well.
Tepes lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Tepes lV.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes lV finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tepes lV scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Somporn Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes lV shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Metharom eats them both and turns towards Tepes lV to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Tepes lV staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Metharom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tepes lV has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes lV and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes lV is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tepes lV fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Metharom.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Metharom is looking for a sweep. Tepes lV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metharom is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
Metharom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tepes lV's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tepes lV's back!
Metharom gets his hands free as Tepes lV looks to control.
Tepes lV can't escape the position.
Vlad Tepes lV has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metharom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV wants to control his opponent's hands but Metharom gets his hands free.
Tepes lV looking very determined here, making life difficult for Metharom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom keeps control of the position easily here as Tepes lV tries to buck him off.
Tepes lV tries to roll but Metharom sticks to his back.
Metharom biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tepes lV tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV just trying to survive but Metharom is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom controls the position.
Metharom keeps control of the position as Tepes lV tries to break free.
Tepes lV is keeping busy.
Metharom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tepes lV is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Metharom biding his time, controlling Tepes lV.
Tepes lV trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somporn Metharom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tepes lV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tepes lV - just one landing.
Tepes lV fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Metharom sprawls well initially but Tepes lV persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metharom manages to get to full guard.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tepes lV's guard.
Metharom wants to stand but Tepes lV is controlling his posture from full guard.
Metharom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tepes lV pulls Metharom in close to his closed guard and prevents Metharom from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metharom is one step ahead there.
Metharom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes lV is keeping the position for now.
Tepes lV working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tepes lV is on top in guard.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Tepes lV controlling him for the moment.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV keeping moving, preventing Metharom from controlling successfully.
Metharom is stalling in the full guard.
Metharom trying to control but Tepes lV is working from the bottom.
Metharom is fighting to break Tepes lV's control of his arms but Tepes lV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Metharom wants to control from the top but Tepes lV keeps moving.
Metharom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tepes lV is proving hard to escape from.
Metharom trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom wants to pass the guard but Tepes lV is keeping the position.
Tepes lV is controlling Metharom's posture.
Metharom won't allow Tepes lV to sweep him here.
Metharom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metharom 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tepes lV keeping full guard, as Metharom tries to pass.
Tepes lV being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Tepes lV feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Tepes lV's head back.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Tepes lV throws a wild body kick that Metharom sees coming a mile off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Metharom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Tepes lV on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tepes lV to score with a decent uppercut.
Tepes lV darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes lV.
I think Tepes lV 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 69 p4p, 425 weight class) and Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 11 p4p, 54 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Chai.
Inhanamoto blocks a jab.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Inhanamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Inhanamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a looping left.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Inhanamoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Chai.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai lands a jab.
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Inhanamoto wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice cross by Chai.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Inhanamoto checks a leg kick.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Inhanamoto's leg but Inhanamoto calmly moves out of range.
Inhanamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a body kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Inhanamoto's cut.
That's time! Inhanamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Inhanamoto.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Inhanamoto defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Inhanamoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chai thuds a left hand into Inhanamoto's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai thuds his right hand into Inhanamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryu Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Inhanamoto tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Inhanamoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Inhanamoto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Inhanamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chai thumps Inhanamoto with a low kick.
Inhanamoto circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Chai. Inhanamoto falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orestes Prometheus (ranked 73 p4p, 210 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 12 p4p, 29 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Prometheus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Before I Forget - Slipknot. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orestes Prometheus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozhkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prometheus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rozhkov swings widly with a right hand
and Prometheus counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut.
As Rozhkov looks to move away, Prometheus throws a big counter combo but Rozhkov just gets out of the way.
Rozhkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prometheus to the mat! Prometheus manages to get full guard.
Prometheus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rozhkov on the ground.
Prometheus is pulling down on Rozhkov's head to control his posture.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prometheus keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prometheus is trying to stand up here but Rozhkov is controlling him well.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.
Prometheus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov trying to control from half guard but Prometheus is working away.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus tries to get to full guard but Rozhkov has control of the leg.
Rozhkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Prometheus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Rozhkov there.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Prometheus taking some punishment here, with Rozhkov in his half guard.
Prometheus looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Prometheus wants to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prometheus is holding on to half guard well.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rozhkov 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! Prometheus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rose (ranked 27 p4p, 87 weight class) and Douglas Sampson (ranked 3 p4p, 16 weight class). Rose comes into the arena with Raining Blood blaring out of the sound system. Sampson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Sampson finds it's way through Rose's defenses.
It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Sampson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Sampson throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Sampson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Sampson with a nice calf kick.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Rose counters with a quick kick to the body but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sampson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sampson throws out a powerful jab.
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rose appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sampson.
Rose stuns Sampson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sampson misses with a body punch
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Sampson.
As Sampson tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Sampson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rose misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
As Sampson backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rose staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Sampson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sampson.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Sampson is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sampson.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas Rose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sampson is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson working aggressively here.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
As Sampson tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Sampson manages to avoid the attempt.
Sampson throws a head kick that Rose semi-blocks.
Rose stuns Sampson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose misses with a body punch
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Thomas Rose's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Rose appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Rose misses
letting Sampson counter with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Rose's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 48 p4p, 139 weight class) and Chaikka Chai (ranked 11 p4p, 22 weight class). Danger's entrance music is Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. A fine choice. Chai has chosen Dead Man Walking 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Danger's torso.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai delivers a nice body kick.
Danger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Danger's defenses.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danger.
Danger staying out of range there.
Chai checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Danger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.
Danger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Danger.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looks to land a combination but Danger avoids it well.
Danger wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Danger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Danger misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
Danger is rocked!
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Danger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai is looking to chop away at Danger's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danger connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danger throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Danger backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Danger manages to avoid it all.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danger's sensitive parts.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaikka Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chaikka Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danger checks a low kick from Chai.
Danger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Chai misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Danger is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Danger down.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Danger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danger takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Danger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Danger's shoulder, as Danger tries to avoid the shot.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Danger's head back.
Danger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Danger lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danger punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danger was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
Jab from Chai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Danger blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chaikka Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Danger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danger wants to clinch.
A big right from Danger misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chaikka Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Danger rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chai.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger misses with some punches.
Danger tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danger.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Chai lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Danger presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danger tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danger.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai prevents a body shot from Danger.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Danger tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Danger misses with the head strike.
Danger working aggressively here.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Danger.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Chai.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Danny Danger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger misses with some punches.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danger takes a shot to the head.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Danger misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danger avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Danger misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Danger lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chai obliges.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai stuns Danger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danny Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaikka Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chai obliges.
Danger cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Danger.
I think Chai 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chaikka Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaikka Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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