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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine LeMahieu (ranked 1715 p4p, 2464 weight class) and Greight Ness (ranked 237 p4p, 337 weight class). LeMahieu comes to the cage accompanied by Mozart - Lacrimosa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine LeMahieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Greight Ness!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMahieu walks into a stiff left hand from Ness.
Ness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeMahieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Ness scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeMahieu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ness misses with a straight right.
LeMahieu wants to land a leg kick but Ness is out of range.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeMahieu manages to avoid it.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as LeMahieu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ness lands a nice looking body shot.
LeMahieu with a nice calf kick.
LeMahieu cracks Ness with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ness throws a lazy right hand but LeMahieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by LeMahieu's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antoine LeMahieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeMahieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ness counters with a nice uppercut.
LeMahieu lands a nice hook to Ness's body. Ness takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ness walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeMahieu throws a body punch but Ness moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness connects with a jab.
LeMahieu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeMahieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeMahieu is looking to chop away at Ness's legs.
Ness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ness missing with a left hand there. LeMahieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeMahieu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ness.
Ness takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ness misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LeMahieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeMahieu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ness tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
LeMahieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ness scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeMahieu throws a shot to the body.
Ness misses with a body punch
and LeMahieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeMahieu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeMahieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ness.
Ness lands a right hook to the body.
LeMahieu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeMahieu misses with a right hand
and Ness counters with a right hand to the body.
LeMahieu misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ness throws a body punch but LeMahieu moves out of range.
Ness throws a hook but LeMahieu blocks it.
Ness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ness is out of range and LeMahieu settles back down.
Ness is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LeMahieu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
LeMahieu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ness.
LeMahieu misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ness throws a right hand that misses
and LeMahieu counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Ness misses.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LeMahieu throws a leg kick
letting Ness counter with a right hand.
Ness throws a predictable looking body shot
and LeMahieu counters with a low kick, right behind Ness 's knee.
Ness connects with the punch.
LeMahieu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ness scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LeMahieu misses the body punch
and Ness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Ness - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ness takes a swing at LeMahieu's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu digs a good body shot into Ness's ribs.
Ness misses with a straight left.
LeMahieu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ness throws an overhand right that lands on LeMahieu's shoulder, as LeMahieu tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from LeMahieu tenderised Ness's leg. Ness is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Ness misses.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeMahieu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
LeMahieu clobbers Ness with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ness tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeMahieu throws a solid leg kick but Ness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LeMahieu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeMahieu.
LeMahieu throws a lazy head kick
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ness throws an overhand right that lands on LeMahieu's shoulder, as LeMahieu tries to avoid the shot.
Ness misses with an uppercut. LeMahieu saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greight Ness dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
LeMahieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ness takes one to the chin there.
LeMahieu misses with a leg kick
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeMahieu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Greight Ness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeMahieu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Ness.
Ness ducks under a wild hook from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like LeMahieu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ness.
Ness throws a hook but LeMahieu avoids it easily.
It looked like LeMahieu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ness scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeMahieu misses with an uppercut. Ness saw that one coming.
LeMahieu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LeMahieu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Ness checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ness appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ness throws the left hand but LeMahieu avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeMahieu moves away.
LeMahieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ness throws a jab when LeMahieu was well out of range.
LeMahieu throws a wild body kick that Ness sees coming a mile off.
LeMahieu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ness connects with a body shot that sends LeMahieu's belly button to the back.
Ness throws out a loose jab but LeMahieu uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeMahieu throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
LeMahieu tries to move into range but Ness moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ness throws out a loose jab but LeMahieu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeMahieu.
Ness defending well as LeMahieu loads up on a big left hand.
Ness moves out of range of the leg kick from LeMahieu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMahieu.
Ness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeMahieu.
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!
Ness cracks a nice hook into LeMahieu's ribs.
LeMahieu throws a lazy uppercut
and Ness counters with a stiff right hand.
Ness slips under a jab.
LeMahieu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LeMahieu lands the left hand.
LeMahieu dips to his left and cracks Ness with an uppercut!
Ness misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by LeMahieu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeMahieu.
LeMahieu staying out of range there.
LeMahieu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Ness digs a good hook to LeMahieu's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ness swings widly with a right hand
letting LeMahieu counter with a right hand.
LeMahieu misses with a shot to the body
and Ness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeMahieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ness misses with a looping right.
LeMahieu throws a chopping leg kick but Ness manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ness lands a body shot.
LeMahieu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeMahieu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Ness.
Ness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ness misses the target.
LeMahieu tried to counter with a leg kick but Ness avoided it.
A jab from LeMahieu misses.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ness throws a lazy right hand but LeMahieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeMahieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeMahieu cracks a nice hook into Ness's ribs.
Ness's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LeMahieu defending well as Ness loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Ness - just one landing.
Ness keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeMahieu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ness makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ness avoids the body shot from LeMahieu.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
LeMahieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ness lands a right hook to the body.
LeMahieu walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greight Ness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LeMahieu moves out of range as Ness strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeMahieu.
LeMahieu looks to throw the jab but Ness is out of range.
LeMahieu slips a jab from Ness.
LeMahieu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ness if he has to take too many more of those.
LeMahieu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeMahieu takes a swing at Ness's ribcage but misses.
LeMahieu throws a body kick that misses.
Ness misses with a straight left.
Ness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeMahieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ness misses.
LeMahieu connects with a solid leg kick.
LeMahieu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ness's head.
A cross from Ness lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu throws a low kick but Ness avoids it.
LeMahieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ness.
It seemed like Ness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeMahieu misses with a hook
and Ness counters with a stiff right hand.
Ness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMahieu.
Ness throws a hook but LeMahieu blocks it.
Ness misses with a hook. LeMahieu ducked under it nicely.
LeMahieu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ness moves out of range of the strikes.
LeMahieu defending well as Ness loads up on a big left hand.
LeMahieu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeMahieu misses with a double jab
and Ness counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ness misses.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeMahieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greight Ness is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ness closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by LeMahieu. That's going to slow Ness down.
Ness takes a swing at LeMahieu's ribcage but misses.
Ness misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu misses the body punch
letting Ness counter with a right hand.
LeMahieu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ness throws a hook but LeMahieu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from LeMahieu misses.
Ness swings for the body but LeMahieu moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LeMahieu defending well as Ness loads up on a big left hand.
LeMahieu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ness counters with a straight right hand.
Ness scores with a hook to the body. LeMahieu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeMahieu slips under a jab.
Ness defending well as LeMahieu loads up on a big left hand.
LeMahieu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeMahieu blocks a jab.
LeMahieu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but LeMahieu is just out of range.
LeMahieu misses with a jab to the body
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ness cracks LeMahieu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nesss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Ness lands a nice hook to LeMahieu's body. LeMahieu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeMahieu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ness's sensitive parts.
Ness checks the leg kick.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
Ness moves out of range of the strikes.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
Ness ducks under a wild hook from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeMahieu motions for Ness to come forward. LeMahieu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeMahieu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.
Antoine LeMahieu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeMahieu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ness connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greight Ness.
Well Ness has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greight Ness!
Greight Ness bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Reis (ranked 2406 p4p, 1576 weight class) and Roman Reyes (ranked 331 p4p, 224 weight class). Reis comes into the arena with Cree Prayer Song - Young Spirit blaring out of the sound system. Reyes has chosen Zack Hemsey - Vengeance as his entrance music. Dakota Reis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes closes the distance and clinches up with Reis, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes Reis against the cage but Reis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Reyes. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.
Reis misses with a low kick as Reyes jumps back.
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reis. Reyes shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes swings for the body but Reis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis closes the distance and clinches.
Reis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Reis.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reis's brow.
Reyes misses with a knee strike.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes looks winded!
Reis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
 Reyes is rocked!
Reis lands a left hand.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Reis finish him?
Reis creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reyes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reyes drops to his knees and Reis pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Reis!
Dakota Reis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 2103 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Sergei Sokolov (ranked 291 p4p, 198 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sokolov is defended easily by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokolov feints the counter takedown.
TheNineteenth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from TheNineteenth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokolov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sokolov lands a jab to the nose.
TheNineteenth throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut.
Sokolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TheNineteenth defends it well.
A big left from TheNineteenth misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for TheNineteenth.
Sokolov misses with a takedown
and TheNineteenth counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth tries to keep at a distance but Sokolov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sokolov manages to pull guard.
Sokolov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TheNineteenth defends well.
Sokolov is pulling down on TheNineteenth's head. It's preventing any offense from TheNineteenth, at least for the moment.
Sokolov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TheNineteenth defends it easily.
TheNineteenth wants to get up but he can't break Sokolov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNineteenth stopping the sweep attempt from Sokolov.
TheNineteenth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sokolov, up you get!
TheNineteenth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Sokolov was well out of range.
TheNineteenth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokolov moves away.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight right.
And Sokolov tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNineteenth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
TheNineteenth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokolov's head backwards.
Sokolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from TheNineteenth misses.
Sokolov moves into range and clinches up with TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
TheNineteenth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokolov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
TheNineteenth manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sokolov.
Sokolov works TheNineteenth's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from TheNineteenth.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokolov. That snapped TheNineteenth's head back.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokolov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth leaves Sokolov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TheNineteenth throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov pushes TheNineteenth up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokolov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sokolov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics TheNineteenth uses from the top position.
TheNineteenth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sokolov is proving hard to escape from.
Sokolov trying to control the position.
Sokolov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RollBack TheNineteenth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
TheNineteenth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Sokolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. TheNineteenth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokolov throws a hook but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
Sokolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and TheNineteenth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping left.
Sokolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
TheNineteenth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokolov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheNineteenth misses with a left hand
and Sokolov counters with a shoot takedown. TheNineteenth fights it but they end up in guard.
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokolov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov trying to control but TheNineteenth is working from the bottom.
TheNineteenth is looking to stand up but Sokolov isn't so interested in that idea.
TheNineteenth keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokolov.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov stops TheNineteenth from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but TheNineteenth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
TheNineteenth throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokolov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokolov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokolov moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov has TheNineteenth up against the cage in a clinch.
TheNineteenth is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov is controlling him.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokolov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sokolov shoots in for a double leg but TheNineteenth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheNineteenth. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheNineteenth throws out the jab.
Sokolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TheNineteenth is fending him off so far but Sokolov persists. Nope, TheNineteenth circles away and we're back to standing.
TheNineteenth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to counter the offense by TheNineteenth and move into the clinch position.
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping right.
Sokolov throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from TheNineteenth misses the target.
TheNineteenth misses with the combination.
Sokolov feints the counter takedown.
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Sokolov's ribcage but misses.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheNineteenth moves away.
TheNineteenth throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Sokolov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sokolov pushing down on TheNineteenth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokolov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up but Sokolov is controlling him
Sokolov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TheNineteenth defends it well.
TheNineteenth tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sokolov trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sokolov working TheNineteenth over with strikes.
TheNineteenth is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TheNineteenth!
Sergei Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokolov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! TheNineteenth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
TheNineteenth looks to land a right hand but Sokolov moved out of range.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Sokolov was well out of range.
TheNineteenth works over Sokolov's head and body with a nice combination.
TheNineteenth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that Sokolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokolov also avoids with ease.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
TheNineteenth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like TheNineteenth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sokolov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Sokolov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
TheNineteenth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sokolov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sokolov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sokolov is chipping away with strikes.
Sokolov wants to control but TheNineteenth is keeping him busy.
Sokolov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control TheNineteenth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
TheNineteenth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov scores with a jab to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight left.
Sokolov rushes TheNineteenth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
TheNineteenth tries to break free but Sokolov pushes him back against the cage.
TheNineteenth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokolov jumps guard but TheNineteenth stands there with Sokolov around his waist. Sokolov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TheNineteenth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TheNineteenth slips a jab from Sokolov.
A telegraphed right hand from TheNineteenth misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Sokolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TheNineteenth sprawls well. TheNineteenth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokolov swings for the body but TheNineteenth moves out of range.
RollBack TheNineteenth is winning the standup battle so far.
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
Sokolov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from TheNineteenth finds it's target.
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov blocks a jab.
Sokolov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov rushes TheNineteenth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sokolov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. TheNineteenth smiles and moves away.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
Sokolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TheNineteenth defends well and Sokolov ends up having to push TheNineteenth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and TheNineteenth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth tries to bum rush Sokolov with a series of wild strikes but Sokolov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheNineteenth. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
TheNineteenth staying out of range there.
Sokolov slips a jab from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov goes for a double leg but TheNineteenth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as TheNineteenth continues to drive forward.
TheNineteenth throws a big counter combination but Sokolov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokolov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sokolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TheNineteenth was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokolov.
TheNineteenth avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov clinches.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sokolov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheNineteenth breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
RollBack TheNineteenth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TheNineteenth 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RollBack TheNineteenth!
RollBack TheNineteenth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabas Mendiola (ranked 1259 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Chance Greyvine (ranked 186 p4p, 194 weight class). Greyvine has chosen Ace of Spades - Motorhead 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sabas Mendiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Greyvine!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyvine avoids the body shot from Mendiola.
Greyvine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.
Mendiola loads up on a big right hand but Greyvine slips the punch.
Mendiola moves out of range as Greyvine strikes.
Mendiola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greyvine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendiola is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Greyvine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendiola slips a jab and a cross from Greyvine.
Greyvine pushes Mendiola up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendiola goes for a takedown attempt but Greyvine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greyvine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greyvine enables Mendiola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greyvine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyvine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendiola.
Greyvine striking from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyvine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mendiola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greyvine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendiola stopping the sweep attempt from Greyvine.
Greyvine controlling Mendiola's posture.
Greyvine trying to keep a closed guard but Mendiola is proving a slippery customer.
Mendiola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendiola stopping the sweep attempt from Greyvine.
Greyvine keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greyvine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
Mendiola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greyvine throws out the jab.
Mendiola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendiola throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine tries to bum rush Mendiola with a series of wild strikes but Mendiola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greyvine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyvine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendiola moves away.
Mendiola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greyvine to the mat! Greyvine manages to get full guard.
Greyvine pushes Mendiola off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mendiola misses with a hook. Greyvine ducked under it nicely.
Greyvine scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mendiola.
Mendiola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greyvine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendiola's hands.
Greyvine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendiola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendiola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Mendiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greyvine lands a nice hook to Mendiola's body. Mendiola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendiola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greyvine at a distance.
Mendiola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.
Mendiola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greyvine misses with the combination.
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!
Mendiola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greyvine moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendiola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greyvine lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greyvine can't find room to land a body shot as Mendiola controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Greyvine.
Mendiola scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendiola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Mendiola avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
Greyvine looking to stall.
Greyvine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chance Greyvine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabas Mendiola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greyvine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greyvine throws a body punch but Mendiola moves out of range.
Mendiola leaves Greyvine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendiola slips a jab from Greyvine.
A big left from Greyvine misses.
Greyvine walks into a stiff left hand from Mendiola.
Chance Greyvine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greyvine looks to land a right hand but Mendiola moved out of range.
Greyvine misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Greyvine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola lands a slapping body shot.
Greyvine fails with a takedown attempt.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendiola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyvine connects with a jab.
Mendiola lands a right hook to the body.
Greyvine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greyvine misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyvine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendiola lands a nice hook to Greyvine's body. Greyvine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greyvine looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendiola is just out of range.
Greyvine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendiola rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendiola avoids the body shot from Greyvine.
Greyvine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendiola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greyvine sprawls and moves away.
Mendiola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Mendiola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greyvine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendiola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greyvine's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greyvine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendiola lands with an overhand left.
Greyvine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greyvine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendiola circles away.
Sabas Mendiola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Greyvine.
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.
Greyvine clinches up with Mendiola and pushes him back against the cage.
Greyvine prevents a body shot from Mendiola.
Greyvine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendiolas head.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Greyvine is looking to control Mendiola's arms but Mendiola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greyvine has his back to the cage.
Greyvine effectively controlling the action here.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyvine blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
Mendiola blocking some punches.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greyvine is breathing heavily.
Greyvine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendiola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greyvine.
Mendiola digs a right hand underneath Greyvine's ribcage. Greyvine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendiola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendiola lands a hook that snaps the head of Greyvine backwards.
Mendiola lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mendiola.
Greyvine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendiola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendiola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greyvine takes one to the side of the head.
Greyvine misses with a body punch
and Mendiola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola lands with a shot to the body.
Greyvine misses with a double jab
and Mendiola counters with a single leg into guard. Greyvine didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greyvine looking for a sweep. Not yet Greyvine, not yet.
Mendiola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greyvine has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola is in close to Greyvine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greyvine is rocked!
Mendiola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendiola is in close to Greyvine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabas Mendiola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mendiola lands a slapping body shot.
Greyvine looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendiola is just out of range.
Mendiola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendiola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greyvine!
Greyvine tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mendiola lands a shot to the head.
Greyvine is still in real trouble! Can Mendiola finish him?
Greyvine takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Mendiola celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maman Suraman (ranked 1404 p4p, 805 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 199 p4p, 113 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kallio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suraman pulls his head out easily.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kallio is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Suraman trying to control from half guard but Kallio is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio is trying to stand back up but Suraman is controlling him
Suraman 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.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet.
Kallio wants to improve his position but Suraman is controlling well.
Suraman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kallio actively working from the bottom here.
Suraman is looking to advance position but Kallio won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suraman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kallio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suraman seems to be working for a kimura but Kallio defends the submission attempt.
Kallio won't allow Suraman to pass to mount.
Kallio is looking to escape.
Kallio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suraman is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suraman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kallio tries to sprawl but Suraman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kallio pushes Suraman off but Suraman dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suraman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kallio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suraman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suraman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Suraman prevents Kallio from escaping the position.
Suraman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kallio is defending well.
Kallio is trying to buck Suraman off.
Kallio is looking for a sweep.
Suraman works to advance to full mount. Kallio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kallio is looking to improve his position but Suraman isn't that keen on the idea.
Suraman looking to control but Kallio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kallio is on top in guard.
Kallio wanted to stand there but Suraman had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suraman is trying to keep Kallio in close.
Kallio gets to his feet. Suraman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Suraman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Suraman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Maman Suraman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kallio lands a nice looking body kick.
Suraman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kallio is trying to defend but Suraman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kallio actively working from the bottom here.
Kallio has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Suraman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Suraman!
Kallio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suraman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Suraman.
Suraman tries for a kimura but Kallio is defending well.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio is looking for a sweep.
Suraman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Suraman trying to control the position but Kallio is working away.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet but Suraman drags him back down.
Suraman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kallio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Suraman is controlling him well.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kallio keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kallio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suraman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suraman trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom.
Suraman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kallio is trying to escape the mount.
Kallio is in a horrible position here. Suraman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suraman content just to control the position here.
Maman Suraman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kallio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Suraman trying to control but Kallio is having none of it.
Suraman controlling his opponent.
Suraman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Suraman has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Kallio taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maman Suraman!
Maman Suraman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve McMichael (ranked 124 p4p, 686 weight class) and Winter Scarletwound (ranked 18 p4p, 96 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve McMichael!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winter Scarletwound!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichael punishes Scarletwound's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarletwound scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scarletwound is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMichael scores with a three punch combo!
McMichael lands a body shot.
McMichael drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scarletwound slips under a jab from McMichael.
McMichael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scarletwound looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichael lands a right hook to the body.
McMichael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarletwound looks to score with a jab to the body but McMichael is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scarletwound tries to land a front kick but McMichael steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from McMichael misses the target.
McMichael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarletwound.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
Scarletwound avoids the body shot from McMichael.
Scarletwound lands a jab to McMichael's midsection.
Scarletwound is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMichael.
Scarletwound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarletwound scores with a punch to the head.
Scarletwound ducks under a wild hook from McMichael.
A jab lands there for McMichael.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarletwound is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by McMichael's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McMichael works Scarletwound's body with a nice hook.
Scarletwound misses with a kick to the body.
Scarletwound lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Scarletwound. That's going to slow McMichael down.
Scarletwound scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarletwound misses with a leg kick
and McMichael counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scarletwound throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of McMichael 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichael takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McMichael misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Scarletwound on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scarletwound throws a body punch but McMichael moves out of range.
Scarletwound ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McMichael just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarletwound attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarletwound looks to land a body kick but McMichael moved away.
Scarletwound has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McMichael.
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarletwound looks to land a right hand but McMichael moved out of range.
Scarletwound slips a jab from McMichael.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarletwound! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound scores with a nice strike.
McMichael throws out a powerful jab.
McMichael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarletwound.
McMichael fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scarletwound just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichael with a nice calf kick.
Scarletwound looks for the body kick but McMichael saw that one coming.
McMichael is looking for a counter combo.
Scarletwound is looking to land body kicks.
McMichael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scarletwound throws a push kick but McMichael slaps the foot to one side.
Scarletwound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarletwound throws a hook to the side of McMichael's head but McMichael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMichael was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Steve McMichael will probably get the nod.
That's time! McMichael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from McMichael misses.
Scarletwound takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scarletwound wants to slow McMichael down by chopping away at his legs.
Scarletwound moves away from the strike by McMichael.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick
and McMichael counters with a two punch combo.
McMichael misses with a looping right.
Scarletwound motions for McMichael to come forward. Scarletwound throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarletwound throws a hook to the side of McMichael's head but McMichael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMichael scores with a three punch combo!
McMichael ducks under a wild hook from Scarletwound.
Scarletwound with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarletwound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McMichael misses with a kick to the body.
Scarletwound throws a lazy body kick
and McMichael counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarletwound rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McMichael counter with a right hand.
McMichael shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scarletwound misses with a right hand
and McMichael counters with a right hand to the body.
Scarletwound throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMichael counters with a right hand to the body.
Scarletwound attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McMichael takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McMichael throws a combination. Scarletwound tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McMichael takes a swing at Scarletwound's ribcage but misses.
Scarletwound is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMichael.
McMichael swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McMichael thumps Scarletwound with a low kick.
McMichael lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarletwound throws an overhand right that lands on McMichael's shoulder, as McMichael tries to avoid the shot.
McMichael swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scarletwound gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McMichael counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMichael stuns Scarletwound with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scarletwound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMichael manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by McMichael.
Scarletwound throws a lazy uppercut
and McMichael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarletwound takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McMichael checks a leg kick.
McMichael lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Scarletwound.
McMichael blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McMichael misses its target.
McMichael jabs Scarletwound to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McMichael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarletwound can do to turn this around?
Scarletwound lands the left hand.
McMichael lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMichael lands a right hook to the body.
Scarletwound misses with a wild body shot.
Scarletwound takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound misses with a hook
and McMichael counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McMichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarletwound swings for the body but McMichael moves out of range.
McMichael is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarletwound. McMichael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from McMichael.
Scarletwound throws a jab when McMichael was well out of range.
Steve McMichael is winning the standup battle so far.
McMichael cracks Scarletwound with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McMichael scores with a hook to the body. Scarletwound takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarletwound lands a nice looking body kick.
Scarletwound throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McMichael dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McMichael moves out of range of the body kick from Scarletwound.
McMichael steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scarletwound. That one must have hurt.
Scarletwound misses with the body kick
and McMichael counters with a stiff right hand.
McMichael blocks a jab.
McMichael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McMichael throws out a powerful jab.
Scarletwound misses with a hook
and McMichael counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound misses with a hook. McMichael ducked under it nicely.
McMichael closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Scarletwound misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McMichael misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichael lands with an overhand left.
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarletwound throws a big shot that misses.
Scarletwound closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McMichael swinging wildly here.
McMichael takes a swing at Scarletwound's ribcage but misses.
Scarletwound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scarletwound scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Scarletwound.
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMichael swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McMichael lands a slapping body shot.
Scarletwound has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarletwound there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scarletwound throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarletwound lands with a kick to the ribs.
McMichael is looking to wear down Scarletwound with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McMichael throws a head kick but Scarletwound moves out of range.
Scarletwound has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scarletwound bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McMichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for McMichael.
Scarletwound takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarletwound lands a jab to McMichael's midsection.
Scarletwound lands with a good body shot.
McMichael works the jab nicely.
McMichael walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scarletwound.
Scarletwound lands a nice shot to the body.
McMichael loads up on a big right hand but Scarletwound slips the punch.
Scarletwound's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McMichael connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarletwound scrambles back to his feet.
McMichael blocks a jab.
McMichael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichael slips a straight right by Scarletwound.
Scarletwound gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMichael moves out of range of the body kick from Scarletwound.
McMichael seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by McMichael.
Scarletwound throws an off balance right hand
and McMichael counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scarletwound's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scarletwound takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McMichael lands a jab to the head.
McMichael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scarletwound looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McMichael throws the left hand but Scarletwound avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McMichael clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Scarletwound misses with a kick to the body
and McMichael counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarletwound avoids the body shot from McMichael.
Scarletwound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMichael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMichael appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scarletwound swings widly with a right hand
and McMichael counters with a stiff right hand.
McMichael slips under a jab from Scarletwound.
McMichael throws a body punch but Scarletwound moves out of range.
McMichael checks a low kick from Scarletwound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound misses with a left hand
and McMichael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMichael lands with a right hand.
Scarletwound throws a hook but McMichael blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound lands with a right hand.
McMichael misses with a hook.
Scarletwound throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like McMichael wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scarletwound lands with a nice body kick.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
McMichael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarletwound only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McMichael keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Scarletwound lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMichael doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by McMichael.
McMichael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarletwound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichael lands with a nice body punch.
Scarletwound swings for the body but McMichael moves out of range.
Scarletwound misses the jab.
Scarletwound misses the shot to the body.
McMichael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarletwound.
Scarletwound counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichael bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scarletwound throws a body shot but no joy.
McMichael feints a jab promting Scarletwound to slip. McMichael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scarletwound slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scarletwound throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick but McMichael sees it coming and moves out of range.
McMichael misses with a hook.
McMichael slips under a jab.
Scarletwound takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McMichael throws a sloppy body shot
letting Scarletwound counter with a right hand.
Scarletwound takes a swing at McMichael's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from McMichael on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scarletwound has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McMichael misses with a head kick.
Scarletwound connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound motions for McMichael to come forward. Scarletwound throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McMichael stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McMichael checks the leg kick nicely there.
McMichael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichael lands a jab to Scarletwound's midsection.
McMichael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarletwound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarletwound looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarletwound takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scarletwound throws a body kick that misses.
Scarletwound cracks a nice hook into McMichael's ribs.
McMichael bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McMichael had his way with Winter Scarletwound in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Scarletwound connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarletwound goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scarletwound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMichael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarletwound on the side of the head.
McMichael looks to land a body kick but Scarletwound moved away.
Scarletwound jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarletwound connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMichael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMichael works the jab nicely.
McMichael bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarletwound's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichael lands with a nice body kick.
Scarletwound pivots, looking for a leg kick but McMichael is out of range and Scarletwound settles back down.
McMichael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarletwound.
A nice combination there by McMichael.
McMichael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarletwound.
Scarletwound misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scarletwound throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scarletwound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMichael getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichael avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like McMichael wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McMichael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarletwound throws out a counter right but McMichael avoids it with no problem.
McMichael changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McMichael is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scarletwound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMichael works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarletwound throws a shot from downtown. McMichael moves away and avoids it.
McMichael appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McMichael throws a head kick but Scarletwound moves out of range.
McMichael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winter Scarletwound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound throws a low kick but McMichael avoids it.
McMichael blocks the body kick.
McMichael throws a sloppy head kick and Scarletwound moves out of range easily.
McMichael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarletwound.
McMichael cracks Scarletwound with an open hand slap.
Scarletwound walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McMichael checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McMichael moves out of range as Scarletwound throws a body kick.
Scarletwound avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarletwound lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound throws a body punch but McMichael moves out of range.
Scarletwound throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scarletwound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarletwound misses with a body kick.
Scarletwound takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by McMichael.
McMichael will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by McMichael.
Steve McMichael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichael lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McMichael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McMichael has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McMichael!
Steve McMichael retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Steve McMichael thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 234 p4p, 844 weight class) and Ola Badmus (ranked 37 p4p, 120 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ola Badmus enters the cage!
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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 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ola Badmus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf lands a jab-cross combination.
Rolf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rolf tries to move to mount but Badmus blocks the move with his legs.
Badmus tries to improve position but can't.
Rolf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Badmus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolf advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Badmus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Badmus is looking to get to half guard.
Rolf working for a submission but Badmus is keeping him at bay.
Badmus tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
Rolf wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf trying to control but Badmus is having none of it.
Badmus is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Badmus is controlling an arm, preventing Rolf from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but Badmus frees his head quite easily.
Rolf works his way to his opponent's back.
Badmus is trying to get back to his feet but Rolf has full control of the position and if anything, Badmus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rolf patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rolf is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to keep control of the position but Badmus is staying busy.
Badmus wants to get back to his feet.
Badmus prevents Rolf from getting a body triangle.
Badmus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolf gets his way!
Rolf is cranking Badmus's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Badmus! He's tightened the choke and Badmus is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!
A victorious Jakob Rolf 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Ilmarinen (ranked 658 p4p, 860 weight class) and Artemis Rhodes (ranked 49 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Artemis Rhodes enters the cage!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sisu Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemis Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilmarinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rhodes manages to circle out of the way.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen throws out a loose jab but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhodes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rhodes.
Ilmarinen misses with the combination.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhodes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ilmarinen on the side of the head.
Sisu Ilmarinen's cut is getting worse.
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!
and Rhodes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ilmarinen! He's just covering up as Rhodes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 200 p4p, 437 weight class) and Robert Helpmann (ranked 31 p4p, 69 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Minoru Ii down.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii gets tackled into the cage by Helpmann. Helpmann maintains the clinch.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii pushes Helpmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Helpmann controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
Helpmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Minoru Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the body
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann is trying to counter with his kicks.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann throws the kick towards the body but Minoru Ii avoids it.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helpmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann throws out a leg kick but Minoru Ii moves out of range and Helpmann only half commits.
Helpmann throws a body kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a hook but Minoru Ii avoids it easily.
Helpmann lands with a right hand.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann lands with an overhand left.
Helpmann misses with a hook.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helpmann pushes Minoru Ii away with a front kick.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann misses with a body kick.
Minoru Ii staying out of range there.
Helpmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minoru Ii momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Helpmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minoru Ii clobbers Helpmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann thinks about the counter body kick.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helpmann.
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Helpmann slams his shin into Minoru Ii's torso.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Minoru Ii off balance momentarily.
Helpmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Helpmann responds with a good body kick, but Minoru Ii manages to step out the way in time.
Helpmann delivers a nice body kick.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Minoru Ii misses
and Helpmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Helpmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Helpmann.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick from Helpmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helpmann scores with a hook.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Minoru Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii drops Helpmann with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Helpmann looks back up at him and smiles so Minoru Ii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a solid body kick.
Nice cross by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Minoru Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minoru Ii at a distance.
Helpmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helpmann is looking to chop away at Minoru Ii's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minoru Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helpmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minoru Ii checks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minoru Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Helpmann instigates a clinch.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii gets through Helpmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minoru Ii 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A relieved looking Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billi Goat (ranked 388 p4p, 159 weight class) and Azad Bekzod (ranked 59 p4p, 25 weight class). Bekzod has chosen "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise as his entrance music. Azad Bekzod has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billi Goat's chin.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat takes a swing at Bekzod's ribcage but misses.
Bekzod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goat tests Bekzod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Goat misses.
Bekzod blocks a head kick by Goat.
Bekzod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bekzod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goat was well out of range. Poor timing from Bekzod.
Bekzod swings widly with a right hand
and Goat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bekzod thinking.
Bekzod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goat.
A telegraphed right hand from Goat misses the target.
Bekzod misses the body punch
and Goat counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws a jab when Goat was well out of range.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Bekzod misses.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goat is looking to wear down Bekzod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goat jabs at Bekzod's body.
Bekzod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goat prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Goat lands a left hand.
Goat misses with some punches.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Goat.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bekzod will feel that in the morning.
Goat looks for the body kick but Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod tries to clinch up.
Goat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bekzod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bekzod to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bekzod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goat looks for the body kick but Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bekzod closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bekzod manages to avoid it.
Bekzod takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Goat throws out a leg kick but Bekzod moves out of range and Goat only half commits.
Goat misses with a kick to the body
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goat half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Goat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut.
Goat misses the shot to the body.
Goat throws a right hand that misses
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Goat misses with a body kick.
Goat misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goat lands a really nice looking cross but Bekzod seems unphased.
Goat tries to keep at a distance but Bekzod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goat.
Goat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goat lands a leg kick that knocks Bekzod off balance momentarily.
Goat tests Bekzod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billi Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bekzod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goat to score with a decent uppercut.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Goat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goat.
Goat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
Goat is looking to chop away at Bekzod's legs.
Bekzod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goat with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Goat
and Bekzod counters with a nice uppercut.
Goat scores with a hook to the body. Bekzod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Bekzod moves away and avoids it.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Goat throws a lazy right hand but Bekzod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goat scores with a spinning back kick!
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 Billi Goat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bekzod misses with a looping left.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Goat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goat throws a leg kick that misses.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bekzod blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Goat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bekzod in his tracks.
Goat lunges at Bekzod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bekzod's hand.
Goat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bekzod can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat misses with a low kick.
Bekzod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goat scoring well with a low kick there.
Bekzod wants to clinch up but Goat keeps it at a distance.
Bekzod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.
Goat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goat scores with a leg kick.
Goat clobbers Bekzod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.
Goat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bekzod misses with a straight left.
Goat slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Goat misses
and Bekzod counters with a stiff right hand.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and Goat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goat lands a slapping body shot.
Bekzod lands a glancing blow to the side of Goat's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bekzod momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat throws a push kick but Bekzod slaps the foot to one side.
Bekzod takes one on the button.
Goat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Goat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bekzod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goat.
Goat misses with a body shot
and Bekzod counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut.
Goat looks to land a right hand but Bekzod moved out of range.
Goat looks for the body kick but Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bekzod steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goat. That one must have hurt.
Goat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goat.
Goat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bekzods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bekzod scores with a hook.
Bekzod tries to clinch but Goat is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod takes one to the side of the head.
Goat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Billi Goat is winning the standup battle so far.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goat lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goat avoids the body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goat lands with a nice body kick.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bekzod misses with a body shot.
Bekzod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goat.
Goat misses with a looping left.
Bekzod avoids a kick to the body.
Bekzod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goat.
Goat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bekzod's head backwards.
Goat works Bekzod's body with a nice hook.
Goat tries to land a body kick
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod is looking to clinch but Goat is avoiding it.
Bekzod checks a low kick from Goat.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Bekzod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Goat's shoulder, as Goat tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod misses with a looping left.
Bekzod cracks Goat with a good jab.
Bekzod is looking to clinch.
A cross from Goat lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat looks for the body kick but Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod stuns Goat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bekzod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bekzod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bekzod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.
Goat misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Bekzod misses with a wild body shot.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Goat counters with a thumping low kick.
Goat tries to keep at a distance but Bekzod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bekzod gets through Goat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Goat.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Azad Bekzod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Bekzod tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Bekzod digs a right hand underneath Goat's ribcage. Goat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bekzod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Goat avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Goat prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Goat.
Azad Bekzod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
Bekzod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goat tries to stall but Bekzod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Goat avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Goat blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod misses with the head strike.
Bekzod scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azad Bekzod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goat 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
A relieved looking Billi Goat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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