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DMMA 363 Karjalainen v Kluz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Aurelius (ranked 22478 p4p, 2910 weight class) and Brad MacnChee (ranked 216 p4p, 149 weight class). Brad MacnChee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucius Aurelius's chin.
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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 15 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad MacnChee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacnChee was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelius.
It seemed like MacnChee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Aurelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucius Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacnChee dodges the punch combination from Aurelius.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that MacnChee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aurelius misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacnChee lands an elbow inside that Aurelius shrugs off.
 It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.
A body shot lands from MacnChee.
Aurelius is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from MacnChee.
MacnChee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacnChee lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacnChee scores with a shoulder strike.
MacnChee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacnChee.
MacnChee presses Aurelius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacnChee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacnChee obliges.
MacnChee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Aurelius is rocked!
MacnChee lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aurelius to his knees! MacnChee keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad MacnChee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibragim Said (ranked 2313 p4p, 3038 weight class) and Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 207 p4p, 266 weight class). Said comes into the arena with 3 Nights blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibragim Said!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Said misses.
Joshy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Said misses with a looping left.
Joshy swings for the body but Said moves out of range.
Said throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joshy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Said takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Said swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Said was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Said looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Said throws a solid leg kick but Joshy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Said.
Said is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Said misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Joshy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshy! But no joy.
Said looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Said moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Said listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Said, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said throws a hook to the side of Joshy's head but Joshy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Said swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Said moved out of range.
Joshy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Said on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Said slips a jab from Joshy.
Said just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Said finds it's way round the side to connect with Joshy's head.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Joshy backs away, Said returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Said uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Said, as that shot connected.
Said lands a leg kick that knocks Joshy off balance momentarily.
Joshy throws a hook but Said blocks it.
Joshy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Said.
Said feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joshy throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Said tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy moves out of range as Said throws a body kick.
Said misses with a looping right.
Joshy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joshy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Joshy.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick.
Joshy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Said counter with a right hand.
Said throws a chopping leg kick but Joshy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy throws a right hand that misses
and Said counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Said. Said obviously looking to wear him down.
Said pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshy is out of range and Said settles back down.
Said blocks the body kick.
Joshy slips under a jab from Said.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Said feints and then cracks Joshy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshy down.
Said paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Said checks a low kick from Joshy.
Joshy walks into a stiff left hand from Said.
Joshy lands a jab to Said's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Said counters with a good, hard body kick but Joshy shrugs it off.
Joshy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Said chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Said.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said misses with a straight left.
Joshy throws a hook but Said avoids it easily.
Said cracks Joshy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Said throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy feints a jab promting Said to slip. Joshy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Said slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Said moves away and avoids it.
Said swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Said slips under a jab.
Said throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Said uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshy.
Joshy is looking to clinch but Said is avoiding it.
Said staying out of range there.
Said lands with a cross.
Said bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Said was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshy.
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 Ibragim Said 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.
Joshy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joshy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Said to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Said tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Joshy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Said uses good head movement to avoid it.
Said lands a really nice looking cross but Joshy seems unphased.
Said uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Said throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Joshy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Said to score with a decent uppercut.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Said attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joshy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Said checks the leg kick nicely there.
Said throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Said keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy blocks the body kick.
Said misses the shot to the body.
Said swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Said checks a low kick from Joshy.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Said looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joshy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Said motions for Joshy to come forward. Said throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy throws the left hand but Said avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Said on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Said darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Said manages to avoid it.
Joshy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Said waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Joshy tries to clinch but Said moves out of range.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said throws a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Nice jab there from Said.
Said ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Joshy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Said is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Said lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joshy at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshy misses the jab.
Joshy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Said catches Joshy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joshy lands a head shot.
Said uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibragim Said is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Said ducks down to avoid it.
Said drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joshy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Said is trying to control. Joshy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Said not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Said scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Said is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Said 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.
Said trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Said takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy is not content to let Said control the position.
Said is nestled in close to Joshy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Said.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Said from controlling successfully.
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Said pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
Joshy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Said can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Said dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Said tries to work over Joshy's front leg with a kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy throws a head kick but Said moves out of range.
Said with a nice cross.
Said with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Said fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Said.
Said looks to land a body kick but Joshy moved away.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
Said feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joshy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Said defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Said.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Said throws out the jab.
Said throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Some wild striking there from Joshy.
Said catches Joshy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy slips a straight right by Said.
Joshy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Said avoids a punch combination nicely.
Said is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Said looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Said throws a big shot that misses.
Said avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Said takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Said misses.
Joshy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy throws a hook but Said blocks it.
Said swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Said moves out of range of the strikes.
Said is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
It looked like Said wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshy throws a leg kick
and Said counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joshy won't be happy with that.
Joshy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said is trying to control the action in half guard but Joshy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Said is really struggling to control Joshy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Said 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.
Said is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Joshy reverses the position - he's now on top in Said's guard.
Joshy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Said is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Said has escaped and now he's on top!
Joshy looking for a guillotine here but Said defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Said from controlling successfully.
Said throws an elbow that misses. Joshy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Said's guard. Nice move by Joshy!
Joshy preventing the sweep.
Said has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joshy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Said dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said passes Joshy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Said is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Joshy has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Joshy! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Joshy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rounin Hashima (ranked 2204 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Parmesan Cheese (ranked 138 p4p, 118 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Parmesan Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashima throws a push kick but Cheese slaps the foot to one side.
Cheese lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheese lands a big uppercut and Hashima crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hashima looks OK. Cheese waves Hashima back to his feet!
Hashima is rocked!
Cheese finds Hashima's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hashima flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Cheese lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hashima will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parmesan Cheese!
An out of breath Parmesan Cheese 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lord Eton Oxford (ranked 3228 p4p, 1518 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 365 p4p, 181 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Lord Eton Oxford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oxford is fending him off so far but Widenose persists. Nope, Oxford circles away and we're back to standing.
Lord Eton Oxford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oxford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oxford manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Oxford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Widenose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oxford tries to bum rush Widenose with a series of wild strikes but Widenose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oxford throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Oxford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Widenose drives through and clinches with Oxford against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oxford has a couple of punches blocked by Widenose.
Oxford has a couple of punches blocked by Widenose.
Oxford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oxford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oxford lands a left hand.
Widenose is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oxford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxford working Widenose over with knees to the body.
Widenose controlling the action here for a moment.
Oxford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oxford misses with the head strike.
Oxford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Oxford.
Oxford pushes off an throws an elbow but Widenose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Widenose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oxford tries a body shot but Widenose blocks it.
Oxford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oxford trying to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Oxford has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Widenose is trying to drag Oxford to the mat but Oxford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oxford lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose jumps guard but Oxford stands there with Widenose around his waist. Widenose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lord Eton Oxford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Oxford tries to land a knee to the head but Widenose blocks with his arms.
Oxford swings wildly with an uppercut but Widenose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widenose has picked Oxford up - he's going for a ride! Widenose dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oxford is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Oxford is defending well.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oxford is trying to stand back up but Widenose is controlling him
Oxford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oxford sees it coming and defends easily.
Oxford taking some punishment here, with Widenose in his half guard.
Oxford is trying to stand back up but Widenose is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Widenose in particular looking to stall.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oxford keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.
Widenose prevents Oxford from standing back up.
Oxford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widenose.
Widenose is trying to control. Oxford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Oxford is defending well.
Oxford wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into Oxford's guard.
Widenose tries to free his leg and advance position but Oxford is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Eton Oxford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oxford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Oxford circles away.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Oxford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widenose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oxford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Widenose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oxford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Widenose trying to control the action but Oxford is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose prevents Oxford from escaping the position.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Oxford throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Oxford slaps away a takedown attempt from Widenose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oxford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown. Oxford fights it but they end up in guard.
Oxford can't keep his opponent in guard - Widenose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oxford wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Oxford won't allow it.
Widenose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Oxford won't allow it.
Widenose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oxford wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxford manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Widenose keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oxford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Widenose pulls guard effortlessly.
Oxford would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Widenose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oxford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oxford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose shoots for a double leg takedown but Oxford sprawls well. He's pushed Widenose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lord Eton Oxford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Widenose checks the leg kick nicely there.
Widenose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oxford counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Eton Oxford dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oxford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Oxford is avoiding it.
Oxford keeps the fight on the outside.
Oxford misses with a series of wild punches.
Widenose gets a clinch.
Oxford tries to work over Widenose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oxford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Widenose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oxford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lord Eton Oxford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oxford misses with some punches.
Oxford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Widenose's elbow.
Oxford misses with a punch to the body.
Oxford can't find room to land a body shot as Widenose controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oxford.
Widenose has hold of one of Oxford's legs. Oxford is fighting the takedown attempt but Widenose gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses.
Oxford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widenose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Oxford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Oxford has wrist control.
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Oxford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose shoots and misses
and Oxford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Oxford circles away easily
enabling Oxford to counter with a crisp jab.
Lord Eton Oxford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Oxford clobbers Widenose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Widenose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Widenose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oxford walks away with a smile on his face. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Widenose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oxford's half guard.
Oxford pushes Widenose off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxford. Widenose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord Eton Oxford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Widenose slips a jab and a cross from Oxford.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
Oxford throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Oxford swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
Widenose closes the distance and clinches.
Oxford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Widenose has Oxford pushed against the cage.
Oxford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oxford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Widenose's face.
 It looks like Bofur Widenose has been cut.
Oxford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oxford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Oxford on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxford tries to land a knee to the head but Widenose blocks with his arms.
Oxford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oxford misses with the head strike.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oxford smiles and moves away.
Widenose goes for a double leg but Oxford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oxford continues to drive forward.
Oxford lands a lovely overhand right.
Oxford lunges at Widenose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Widenose's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Oxford shows good takedown defense.
Oxford scores with a push kick.
Lord Eton Oxford is winning the standup battle so far.
Widenose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some bone on bone action there as Widenose checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oxford takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
Oxford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Oxford didn't expect that.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Widenose with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Eton Oxford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oxford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Eton Oxford!
Lord Eton Oxford 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Barbosa (ranked 1194 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Holden Easterly (ranked 149 p4p, 237 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Easterly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Easterly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Easterly rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Easterly back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
A body shot lands from Easterly .
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa jumps guard and drags Easterly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly stands up from Barbosa's guard - Easterly perhaps looking for a knockout.
Easterly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Easterly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Easterly .
A big left from Easterly misses.
Easterly moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Easterly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Easterly lands an overhand right.
Barbosa misses with a low kick as Easterly jumps back.
It seemed like Easterly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Easterly lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly checks the leg kick.
Easterly misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Easterly .
Easterly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Easterly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Easterly throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa slips a jab from Easterly .
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Easterly . That did some damage!
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Easterly on the side of the head.
Easterly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Easterly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Easterly avoids a kick to the body.
Easterly blocks the body kick.
Easterly throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Easterly slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Easterly lands.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Easterly .
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Easterly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
Easterly throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Easterly 's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Easterly dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Easterly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Easterly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Easterly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Easterly if he has to take too many more of those.
Easterly slips under a jab from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a jab when Easterly was well out of range.
Easterly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easterly scores with a head kick. Barbosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Good shot there by Easterly .
Easterly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Easterly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Easterly manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Easterly 's ribcage but misses.
Easterly wants to clinch.
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Easterly ! But no joy.
Easterly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Easterly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa throws a jab when Easterly was well out of range.
Easterly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Easterly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbosa.
Easterly rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Easterly moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Easterly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Easterly coming out on top.
Easterly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Easterly .
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Easterly . That did some damage!
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
A lazy body kick from Barbosa
and Easterly counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Easterly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Easterly sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Easterly .
Easterly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Holden Easterly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Easterly checks the leg kick.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Easterly avoids it.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Easterly throws out the jab.
A big right from Easterly misses.
Some wild striking there from Easterly .
Easterly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Easterly avoids them all with ease.
Easterly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Easterly .
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Easterly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Easterly avoids it.
Easterly slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
Easterly moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Easterly misses with a looping left.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Easterly .
Barbosa tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Easterly . Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Easterly .
Easterly thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Easterly 's shoulder, as Easterly tries to avoid the shot.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Easterly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Easterly .
Easterly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Easterly tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Easterly throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Easterly thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Easterly lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Easterly checks it.
A little jabbing left from Easterly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Easterly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Easterly loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Easterly staying out of range there.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Easterly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Easterly lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Easterly .
Easterly cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterly .
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easterly .
Easterly works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Easterly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Easterly lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Easterly throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Easterly .
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Easterly misses.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Easterly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Easterly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Easterly lands a body shot.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Easterly slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Easterly feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Easterly slips a straight right by Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Easterly misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Easterly .
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Easterly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Easterly finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa.
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Easterly checks it.
Easterly misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Easterly checks the leg kick.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Easterly misses the target.
Easterly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Easterly avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Easterly throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Easterly lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Easterly misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Easterly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Easterly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick.
Easterly lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterly lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Easterly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa jabs Easterly right on the nose. Easterly blinks but takes it well.
Easterly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Easterly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Easterly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa moves out of range as Easterly strikes.
A combination from Easterly does no damage.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Easterly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Easterly .
Easterly throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Easterly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hook but Easterly blocks it.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Easterly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easterly cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Easterly .
Easterly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterly lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Easterly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Easterly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Easterly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Easterly !
Easterly 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Easterly duly obliges.
Easterly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Easterly takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Easterly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easterly moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Easterly misses.
A punch lands to the side of Easterly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Barbosa
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Easterly .
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easterly slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Easterly moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Easterly has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Easterly 's defenses.
Easterly working aggressively here.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Easterly scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Easterly ! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Easterly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Easterly delivers a nice body kick.
Easterly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Easterly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
Holden Easterly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Gregor (ranked 1447 p4p, 1460 weight class) and Patrick Kearney (ranked 187 p4p, 191 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gregor.
Kearney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregor slips a straight right by Kearney.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Kearney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kearney takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Kearney.
Gregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Kearney slips the punch.
Kearney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kearney jabs at Gregor's body.
No joy there for Kearney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.
Kearney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Gregor slips under a jab.
Kearney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gregor rather than just go for the knockout.
Kearney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Kearney misses the target.
Gregor throws a hook to the side of Kearney's head but Kearney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kearney sizes up Gregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kearney moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Gregor avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kearney. Gregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kearney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearney lands with an overhand left.
Kearney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kearney moves into the clinch.
Gregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kearney lands with a left to the head.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Gregor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kearney's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kearney scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor lands a nice uppercut.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kearney.
Kearney breaks from the clinch.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Gregor avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Gregor. Those never looked like landing.
Kearney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kearney.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kearney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kearney misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kearney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gregor cracks Kearney on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kearney falls backwards against the cage. Gregor follows up with more strikes that drop Kearney to his knees. Gregor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kearney! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Gregor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arax Lightspeed (ranked 1214 p4p, 744 weight class) and Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 124 p4p, 82 weight class). Lightspeed comes to the cage accompanied by Silver Scrapes - Danny McCarthy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arax Lightspeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightspeed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lightspeed.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Good body shot from Lightspeed.
Haudegen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Haudegen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lightspeed controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Lightspeed from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightspeed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haudegen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lightspeed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lightspeed lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightspeed throws out the jab.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lightspeed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lightspeed just misses with a punch to the body.
Lightspeed forces Haudegen back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
A body shot lands from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightspeed cracks Haudegen with a nice body shot.
Lightspeed misses with some punches.
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haudegen stalls.
Good body shot from Lightspeed.
Haudegen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lightspeed to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen pulls guard effortlessly.
Lightspeed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haudegen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haudegen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lightspeed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haudegen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lightspeed is aware though and is defending well.
Haudegen has his foot on Lightspeed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lightspeed works his way back into a safe position though.
Lightspeed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lightspeed wants to pass the guard but Haudegen is keeping the position.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Lightspeed from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arax Lightspeed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Lightspeed closes the distance and pushes Haudegen back into the cage.
Lightspeed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lightspeed lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haudegen avoiding damage.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lightspeed lands an uppercut.
Haudegen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lightspeed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lightspeed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haudegen is looking to control Lightspeed's arms but Lightspeed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haudegen has his back to the cage.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen fails to pull guard.
Arax Lightspeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Haudegen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lightspeed lands with a left to the head.
Haudegen lands a takedown into guard.
Lightspeed wants to improve his position but instead Haudegen has moved into half guard.
Lightspeed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lightspeed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haudegen on the ground.
Haudegen slows the pace down in half guard.
Lightspeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightspeed tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen wants to pass to mount but Lightspeed is defending the position.
Lightspeed tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haudegen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lightspeed is squirming around, avoiding Haudegen's attempts to control the action.
Haudegen moves to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen controlling from the back.
Lightspeed tries to escape but Haudegen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haudegen controlling well, preventing Lightspeed from escaping the position.
Lightspeed trying to control the action but Haudegen just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lightspeed tries to escape but Haudegen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lightspeed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Lightspeed 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 Haudegen gets his way!
Well, with Haudegen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lightspeed is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lightspeed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Haudegen working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Lightspeed clinches up with Haudegen and pushes him back against the cage.
Haudegen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lightspeed prevents it.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands a right hand.
Lightspeed is leaning against Haudegen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haudegen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lightspeeds head.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but Lightspeed holds him up against the cage and eventually Haudegen drops back down to his feet.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Haudegen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arax Lightspeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Lightspeed misses with a punch on the inside.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but Lightspeed holds him up against the cage and eventually Haudegen drops back down to his feet.
Lightspeed lands a hook that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Lightspeed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haudegen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Lightspeed working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arax Lightspeed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haudegen jumps guard and drags Lightspeed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lightspeed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haudegen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lightspeed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lightspeed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightspeed trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lightspeed content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haudegen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lightspeed.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Lightspeed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightspeed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Lightspeed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haudegen moves out of range as Lightspeed throws a body kick.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up.
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lightspeed to the mat! Lightspeed manages to get full guard.
Lightspeed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haudegen dives into side control.
Lightspeed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arax Lightspeed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lightspeed 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arax Lightspeed!
Arax Lightspeed 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 380 p4p, 452 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 51 p4p, 58 weight class). Weismuller has chosen Nobody Speak as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller pushes Evans away with a front kick.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Weismuller's corner calls for a 1-2. Weismuller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weismuller lunges at Evans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evans's hand.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Evans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weismuller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Evans blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Evans misses.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weismuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans counters with a thumping low kick.
Weismuller moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans thinks about countering with a body kick.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Weismuller prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans wants to slow Weismuller down by chopping away at his legs.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Weismuller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans thinks about countering with a body kick.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans checks a leg kick.
As Weismuller backs away, Evans returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Weismuller misses.
Evans tried to counter with a leg kick but Weismuller avoided it.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weismuller checks it well.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans tried to counter with a leg kick but Weismuller avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller walks into a jab.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evans blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Weismuller throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans throws a low kick but Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
Weismuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans thumps Weismuller with a low kick.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans throws a quick counter kick to the body but Weismuller avoids it.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Evans.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Weismuller darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
Weismuller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Evans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weismuller can turn it around.
Weismuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weismuller lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weismuller tries to clinch up.
Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weismuller just manages to avoid it.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weismuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Weismuller pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Weismuller lands a shot to the body.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weismuller pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Evans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Weismuller pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weismuller swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans looks for the body kick but Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weismuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Weismuller is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller walks into a jab.
Evans swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Evans throws a push kick but Weismuller slaps the foot to one side.
Weismuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Weismuller tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Weismuller.
Evans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Evans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Evans.
Evans moves out of range as Weismuller throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weismuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Weismuller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller moves into the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from Evans.
Evans misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Weismuller as he checks the leg kick.
Weismuller throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weismuller just manages to avoid it.
Evans lands with a nice body kick.
Weismuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Evans lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Evans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range and Evans settles back down.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Weismuller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws a lazy head kick
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weismuller thinking.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weismuller works Evans's body with a nice hook.
It looks like Evans has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weismuller. That did some damage!
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Evans misses its target.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Weismuller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weismuller checks a leg kick.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Weismuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Evans connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Weismuller misses.
Evans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evans blocks a jab.
Evans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Evans misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weismuller.
Good work by Weismuller as he checks the leg kick.
Weismuller lands a nice looking body shot.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Weismuller.
Well Weismuller 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Weismuller!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Weismuller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Khan (ranked 772 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Yago Nascimento (ranked 51 p4p, 70 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nascimento's choice of entrance music: Aggressive War Epic Music Collection!. On his way into the cage it seems that Ghengis Khan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ghengis Khan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nascimento.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nascimento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nascimento connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.
It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Nascimento counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nascimento tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Nascimento.
Khan defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Khan is looking to counter the offense by Nascimento and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nascimento. Nascimento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses.
Nascimento is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento throws a body kick that misses
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento tries to clinch up
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nascimento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan is trying to stall.
Khan blocking some punches.
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
A right handed body shot lands from Nascimento.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Khan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Khan blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nascimento looks winded!
Khan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nascimento blocks an uppercut.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Khan blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nascimento working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan works on Nascimento's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan misses with some punches.
Nascimento blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan stalls.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan gets through Nascimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries to work over Nascimento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nascimento being controlled against the cage.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nascimento or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Good body shot from Khan.
Khan avoiding damage.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Nascimento is rocked!
Khan dips a shoulder and cracks Nascimento with a mighty uppercut! Nascimento falls back against the cage and Khan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nascimento is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Khan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karjalainen (ranked 136 p4p, 497 weight class) and Celestyn Kluz (ranked 22 p4p, 65 weight class). Kluz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Karjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Kluz slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Kluz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Kluz moves into the clinch.
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kluz tries to move into range but Karjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluz moves away.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluz instigates a clinch.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Karjalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Kluz tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Kluz back against the cage.
Kluz dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karjalainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kluz won't want to take too many of those.
Kluz looks winded!
Karjalainen has Kluz pushed against the cage.
Kluz misses with a body punch.
Kluz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karjalainen.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kluz avoids it.
Karjalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Kluz.
Kluz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kluz.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Karjalainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen missing with knees to the body.
Karjalainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen lands a right hand.
Karjalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Kluz.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karjalainen obliges.
Karjalainen pushes Kluz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kluz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karjalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen gets through Kluz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kluz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kluz - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Karjalainen, and another! Kluz is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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