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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lykos Asterios (ranked 5095 p4p, 2812 weight class) and Jeremy WonderMan (ranked 497 p4p, 322 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lykos Asterios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy WonderMan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asterios throws an overhand right that lands on WonderMan's shoulder, as WonderMan tries to avoid the shot.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
WonderMan tries a head kick but it misses.
WonderMan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that WonderMan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asterios scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Asterios coming out on top.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
Jeremy WonderMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asterios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves out of range.
WonderMan wants to clinch.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves away
and Asterios counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Asterios misses.
WonderMan is looking to clinch.
WonderMan lands a nice looking body kick.
Asterios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asterios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WonderMan throws a series of punches but Asterios moves out of range.
Asterios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
WonderMan doesn't manage to clinch there - Asterios circles away.
WonderMan wants to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for WonderMan.
Asterios lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by WonderMan.
Asterios throws a body punch but WonderMan moves out of range.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
WonderMan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asterios counters with a right hand to the body.
WonderMan misses with a two punch combination.
Asterios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asterios with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WonderMan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asterios will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
WonderMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
WonderMan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asterios is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
WonderMan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asterios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asterios feints a jab promting WonderMan to slip. Asterios then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. WonderMan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asterios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves out of range.
Asterios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
WonderMan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Asterios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asterios appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
WonderMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Asterios.
Asterios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
WonderMan feints and then cracks Asterios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asterios down.
Asterios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - WonderMan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asterios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asterios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as WonderMan backs up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WonderMan throws a nice head kick!
Asterios lands with an uppercut that bounces WonderMan off the ropes and back into range.
WonderMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asterios.
WonderMan wants to clinch
and Asterios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asterios with a hook.
WonderMan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
WonderMan is looking to clinch but Asterios is avoiding it.
Asterios throws an overhand right that lands on WonderMan's shoulder, as WonderMan tries to avoid the shot.
WonderMan pushes Asterios away with a front kick.
WonderMan tries to clinch there but Asterios circles away.
WonderMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
WonderMan lands a brutal head kick. Asterios looks out on his feet and WonderMan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jeremy WonderMan!
A very excited looking Jeremy WonderMan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Harris (ranked 5229 p4p, 5126 weight class) and Asher Sherman (ranked 409 p4p, 406 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sherman as he jumps to the side.
Harris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sherman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harris pushes Sherman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sherman can't get the takedown.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sherman stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sherman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Sherman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sherman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Sherman wants to counter with a clinch but Harris pushes him away.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Harris cracks Sherman with a good jab.
Harris lands a jab.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Sherman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harris moves out of range as Sherman throws a body kick.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Sherman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harris clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman jumps guard but Harris stands there with Sherman around his waist. Sherman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris is trying to drag Sherman to the mat but Sherman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sherman walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sherman clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris clinches up with Sherman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sherman blocks a body shot from Harris.
Sherman throws a head punch that misses.
Sherman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Sherman looks winded!
Harris wants to break free but Sherman has control.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sherman tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Harris jumps guard but Sherman turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris throws a series of punches but Sherman moves out of range.
Carlton Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sherman wants it to stay on the feet.
Sherman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sherman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the ropes. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sherman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harris pulls Sherman into guard.
Sherman won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harris pulls Sherman in to control the position.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherman's guard.
Sherman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Harris 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.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sherman defends it nicely.
Sherman rushes Harris and presses him up against the ropes.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Sherman.
Sherman pulls Harris into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sherman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Sherman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris gets to his feet. Sherman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sherman on his heels. He'll look to pass Sherman's guard now, I'm sure.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris won't allow Sherman to get back to his feet.
Harris wanted to stand there but Sherman had control of the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Sherman's brow.
Harris gets to his feet. Sherman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris trying to stall but Sherman improves his position.
Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sherman to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherman jumps guard but Harris turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sherman is breathing heavily.
Harris taking a breather.
Sherman stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sherman just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Sherman has Harris pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Sherman keeps him there for the moment.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Sherman improves position.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris wants to take the fight to the mat but Sherman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harris tries to pull guard but Sherman won't allow it.
A short right from Harris.
Sherman is pressed up against the ropes. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sherman down to the mat. Sherman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sherman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sherman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a head kick but Sherman moves out of range.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherman can do to turn this around?
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Sherman sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Harris scores with a four punch combination!
Harris tries to clinch there but Sherman circles away.
Sherman moves into the clinch.
Sherman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Carlton Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sherman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Sherman looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherman is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Sherman's guard.
Sherman is looking to stand back up but Harris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sherman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Harris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sherman defends it nicely.
Harris swings for the body but Sherman moves out of range.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Sherman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sherman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sherman clinches with his opponent.
Harris wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Nice takedown defense from Sherman. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Sherman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the ropes. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherman goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Harris continues to drive forward.
Sherman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Harris clobbers Sherman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sherman shoots and misses
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
 Sherman is rocked!
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sherman is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris rushes Sherman and presses him up against the ropes.
Harris lands a left hand.
Sherman dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sherman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris stalling against the ropes.
Sherman wants to stall.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has Sherman pressed against the ropes.
Harris lands a body punch.
Harris jumps guard and drags Sherman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherman's guard.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sherman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harris manages to pass to side control.
Harris stands up and beckons Sherman to join him on the feet.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sherman checks a leg kick nicely.
Carlton Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Harris throws out a powerful jab.
Harris with a nice cross.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sherman backwards.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Sherman backs away looking to recover.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Sherman moves out of range easily.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Sherman's head.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Sherman blocks it.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Sherman is blocking nicely.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sherman backwards.
Harris pulls Sherman into guard.
Harris striking from his own guard.
Harris managing to control the position.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harris works his way into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harris controls the position from side control.
Harris lands some shots froms side control.
Harris stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harris cracks Sherman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sherman falls backwards against the ropes. Harris follows up with more strikes that drop Sherman to his knees. Harris keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sherman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackleford (ranked 4590 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Tatsura Konogawa (ranked 383 p4p, 398 weight class). Rusty Shackleford has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsura Konogawa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shackleford throws a wild body kick that Konogawa sees coming a mile off.
Konogawa throws a counter combo.
Shackleford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Konogawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shackleford, as that shot connected.
Konogawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shackleford tries to keep at a distance but Konogawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Konogawa keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Konogawa avoids the damage to the body.
Konogawa breaks from the clinch.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Konogawa avoids them all with ease.
Konogawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konogawa showed some decent athleticism there.
Konogawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shackleford 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.
Konogawa drops an elbow to the side of Shackleford's head.
Konogawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Konogawa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konogawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Konogawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shackleford. Shackleford obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shackleford defends it nicely.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Shackleford tries to counter with a takedown but Konogawa is quick to defend against it.
Konogawa tries for a takedown but Shackleford circles away easily
and Shackleford counters with a left and a right that stings Konogawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford fails to land with a series of punches.
Konogawa throws a counter combo.
Konogawa defending well as Shackleford loads up on a big left hand.
As Shackleford backs off Konogawa throws a huge counter combo but Shackleford manages to avoid it all.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick and Konogawa moves out of range easily.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konogawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shackleford as he jumps to the side.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsura Konogawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleford.
Konogawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tatsura Konogawa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shackleford throws a shot from downtown. Konogawa moves away and avoids it.
Konogawa is looking for the big counter here.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
Shackleford misses the shot to the body.
Konogawa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Konogawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Shackleford looks to land a combination but Konogawa avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konogawa is looking for the big counter here.
Rusty Shackleford is winning the standup battle so far.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konogawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shackleford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shackleford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Konogawa gets to his feet - Shackleford follows without any prompting.
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konogawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Konogawa has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shackleford throws a head kick that Konogawa semi-blocks.
Konogawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shackleford misses with a straight right.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Konogawa checks it well.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Konogawa sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Konogawa manages to circle out of the way.
Shackleford throws a right and a left that Konogawa avoids nicely.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Konogawa throws a head kick that Shackleford semi-blocks.
Konogawa misses with a head kick.
Shackleford is looking to counter with head kicks.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford misses with the combination.
Konogawa shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford misses with an uppercut. Konogawa saw that one coming.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konogawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsura Konogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford attempts a counter takedown but Konogawa avoids it well and moves away.
Rusty Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shackleford!
Konogawa walks into a jab.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick and Konogawa moves out of range easily.
Konogawa unleashes a big counter combination but Shackleford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konogawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Konogawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konogawa slowing the pace effectively.
Konogawa manages to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shackleford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konogawa's guard.
Konogawa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shackleford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konogawa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford feinted with a counter takedown.
Konogawa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shackleford tries to kick Konogawa off in order to stand up. Konogawa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford is being controlled here.
Konogawa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Konogawa clinches up against the ropes.
Konogawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Konogawa avoids them all with ease.
Konogawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Konogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleford.
Konogawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shackleford. Those never looked like landing.
Shackleford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tatsura Konogawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konogawa slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsura Konogawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konogawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tatsura Konogawa!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tatsura Konogawa!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tatsura Konogawa!
Tatsura Konogawa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Merab Skibo (ranked 4986 p4p, 3612 weight class) and Pete Stamp (ranked 396 p4p, 339 weight class). Merab Skibo 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merab Skibo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Stamp!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skibo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stamp lands a nice looking body shot.
Stamp lands with a right hand.
Stamp scores with a jab to the body.
Stamp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skibo at a distance.
Stamp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skibo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skibo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skibo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stamp is trying to keep Skibo in close.
Stamp managing to control the position.
Skibo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skibo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skibo preventing the sweep.
Stamp is looking to stand up but Skibo isn't so interested in that idea.
Skibo wants to get up but he can't break Stamp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skibo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skibo is looking to work some ground and pound but Stamp has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Skibo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stamp pulls Skibo in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stamp works the jab nicely.
Skibo throws a leg kick which misses Stamp's front leg but catches the back leg as Stamp tries to avoid it.
Skibo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stamp works Skibo's body with a nice hook.
Stamp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stamp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamp avoids the body shot from Skibo.
Stamp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stamp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Nice straight punches there by Stamp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stamp.
Pete Stamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skibo takes one to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stamp has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stamp scores with a punch to the head.
Skibo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skibo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stamp sprawls well. Stamp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skibo gets slowly back to his feet.
Skibo darts in looking for a takedown but Stamp gets double underhooks and turns Skibo into the ropes.
Skibo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stamp digs a good hook to Skibo's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamp lands a slapping body shot.
Stamp scores with a punch to the head.
Stamp connects with a crisp jab.
Skibo walks into a jab.
Pete Stamp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skibo shoots in and bounces Stamp off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Stamp wants to hit a sweep here but Skibo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stamp there!
Skibo goes for an armbar but Stamp turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stamp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skibo is keeping the position for now.
Skibo keeping moving, preventing Stamp from controlling successfully.
Stamp stays in close to Skibo's body and controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stamp won't allow Skibo to sweep him here.
Skibo looking for a guillotine here but Stamp defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Stamp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skibo shoots in for a takedown but Stamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stamp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stamp lands a nice shot that snaps Skibo's head back.
Stamp leaves Skibo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merab Skibo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skibo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skibo tries for a takedown but Stamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merab Skibo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stamp lands a nice hook to Skibo's body. Skibo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skibo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stamp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skibo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stamp tries to avoid it but Skibo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stamp to the ground. Stamp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stamp throws out a counter right but Skibo avoids it with no problem.
Stamp cracks Skibo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stamp cracks Skibo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stamp connects with the punch.
Good exchange - Stamp coming out on top.
Skibo fails with the takedown
and Stamp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skibo eats them both and turns towards Stamp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stamp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stamp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skibo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skibo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stamp cracks Skibo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stamp with a jab.
Pete Stamp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stamp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stamp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Skibo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stamp but Stamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stamp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stamp stuffs the takedown attempt from Skibo. Skibo gets slowly back to his feet.
Stamp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skibo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stamp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamp scores with a one two! Skibo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stamp connects with a body shot that sends Skibo's belly button to the back.
Stamp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stamp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skibo misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Stamp misses.
Stamp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stamp stuns Skibo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stamp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skibo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stamp manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Skibo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skibo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stamp walks away with a smile on his face. Skibo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stamp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stamp.
Skibo wants to clinch up but Stamp keeps it at a distance.
Skibo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skibo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stamp as he avoids it easily.
Stamp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Stamp.
Stamp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skibo gets a double leg takedown into Stamp's guard.
Stamp trying to keep a closed guard but Skibo is proving a slippery customer.
Merab Skibo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stamp controlling Skibo's posture.
Stamp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stamp trying to control the position.
Stamp keeping moving, preventing Skibo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skibo trying to control but Stamp is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stamp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skibo takes the fight into the clinch.
Skibo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skibo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stamp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stamp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Skibo dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Stamp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Stamp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stamp wants it to stay on the feet.
Stamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skibo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stamp defends it nicely.
Skibo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stamp wants to sweep here but Skibo controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skibo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stamp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamp is pulling down on Skibo's head. It's preventing any offense from Skibo, at least for the moment.
Stamp is looking for a triangle but Skibo pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skibo passes Stamp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stamp wants to control but Skibo is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Skibo.
Stamp is refusing to be controlled, as Skibo sits in half guard.
Skibo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stamp moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stamp looking to control.
Stamp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stamp has control of Skibo's left arm, preventing Skibo from doing any damage.
Skibo trying to control but Stamp is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Skibo 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stamp fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Stamp does it's job there.
Stamp scores with a three punch combo!
Stamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stamp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skibo's head backwards.
Skibo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merab Skibo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skibo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stamp finds it's way round the side to connect with Skibo's head.
Skibo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stamp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Skibo fails with the takedown.
Stamp throws out a counter right but Skibo avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamp connects with a body shot.
Stamp avoids a kick to the body.
Stamp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skibo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stamp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skibo scrambles back to his feet.
Stamp lands a nice hook to Skibo's body. Skibo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skibo wants to clinch
and Skibo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stamp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skibo backs up against the ropes.
Skibo shoots in but Stamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stamp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skibo eats them both and turns towards Stamp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Skibo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stamp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skibo tries to clinch but Stamp is having none of it.
Stamp lands with a right hand.
Merab Skibo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Stamp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Stamp. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Stamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stamp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Pete Stamp!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Pete Stamp!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Pete Stamp!
Pete Stamp wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leigh Ogden (ranked 3296 p4p, 4696 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 183 p4p, 229 weight class). Smith has chosen Beckham as his entrance music. 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leigh Ogden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogden is looking to clinch.
Ogden looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Ogden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ogden misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ogden or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ogden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ogden throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Ogden tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogden shoots and misses
and Smith moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogden is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to break free but Ogden has control.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ogden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Ogden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith tries to break free but Ogden pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Ogden won't allow it.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ogden prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ogden's waist but Ogden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ogden avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith drives through and clinches with Ogden against the ropes.
Ogden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ogden keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ogden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ogden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogden breaks the clinch.
Ogden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Ogden ducks under and follows up with a left that Ogden also avoids with ease.
Ogden tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Ogden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to land a combination. Ogden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Ogden.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Ogden has the dominant position.
Ogden struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ogden can't get the takedown.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Ogden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Ogden is controlling the position.
Ogden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ogden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ogden trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is looking to advance position but Ogden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogden dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Ogden away but Ogden has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ogden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ogden is controlling him.
Ogden tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ogden has him pressed against the ropes.
Ogden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogden moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Ogden drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ogden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ogden is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Ogden circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ogden tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ogden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ogden misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Ogden shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Ogden.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Ogden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ogden clinches.
Ogden breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ogden. Ogden gets slowly back to his feet.
Ogden tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ogden, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ogden against the ropes but Ogden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
George Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ogden pulls guard effortlessly.
Ogden keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Ogden trying to control the position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to stand back up.
Smith throws a jab when Ogden was well out of range.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Ogden looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ogden throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Ogden is having none of it.
Ogden fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Ogden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ogden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ogden, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ogden against the ropes but Ogden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ogden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ogden off to one side.
Ogden shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Ogden sprawls well.
As Smith looks to move away, Ogden throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Ogden closes the distance and clinches.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ogden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Ogden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Ogden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ogden is looking for a sweep.
Smith throws an elbow but Ogden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ogden to his feet.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ogden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Ogden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up in Ogden's guard and throws a big left but Ogden blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogden clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Ogden jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith wanted to stand there but Ogden had control of the position.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ogden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ogden has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ogden has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Ogden manages to pass to side control!
Smith is trying to buck Ogden off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ogden working the ground and pound.
Ogden stands up.
Ogden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ogden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Ogden on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Leigh Ogden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Ogden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ogden throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ogden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith leaves Ogden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ogden darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leigh Ogden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ogden 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Leigh Ogden!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Leigh Ogden!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Leigh Ogden!
Leigh Ogden wins by unanimous decision!
George Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shandare Regeemen (ranked 5222 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Gary Bartlett (ranked 402 p4p, 288 weight class). Shandare Regeemen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Bartlett's chin.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shandare Regeemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bartlett!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Regeemen.
Bartlett scores with a nice head shot.
Regeemen throws a right and a left that Bartlett avoids nicely.
Bartlett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Regeemen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartlett swivels and escapes.
Regeemen misses with a double jab.
Bartlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bartlett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regeemen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Regeemen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shandare Regeemen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regeemen has time to react.
 Regeemen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartlett connects with a stiff jab that staggers Regeemen - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Bartlett!
Gary Bartlett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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