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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 2476 p4p, 3051 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 288 p4p, 335 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: It's been a long time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tofail lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Tofail tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tofail moves out of range of the body kick.
Tofail blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Tofail misses with a straight left.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Tofail seems unphased.
Tofail tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire's coach down at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire rushes Tofail and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tofail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tofail keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Tofail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tofail misses with a body punch.
Tofail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tofail lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Tofail misses with a body punch.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Tofail working aggressively here.
Tofail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Tofail's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tofail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tofail stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tofail lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Tofail on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire slips a straight right by Tofail.
Tofail has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Combat Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tofail scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Tofail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tofail connects with a single shot there.
Tofail throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire counters with a body kick.
Tofail throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Tofail finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tofail misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Tofail turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tofail. Tofail obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Tofail saw that one coming.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tofail's hands.
A jab from Tofail misses.
Tofail tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire lands with a hook. Tofail tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tofail throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tofail slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire checks a low kick from Tofail.
Tofail scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tofail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tofail fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tofail. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tofail's head.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire jabs Tofail to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Tofail circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Tofail throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Tofail shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tofail.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Tofail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Tofail misses.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tofail misses with a head kick.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tofail with a body shot.
Tofail looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Tofail steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire throws a low kick but Tofail moves out of range easily.
Tofail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGuire clinches.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Tofail 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.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Tofail has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries to break free but Tofail pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail misses with some punches.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Tofail.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Tofail misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tofail takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tofail swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tofail if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tofail is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Tofail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tofail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tofail.
McGuire jabs Tofail to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tofail chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail lands with a left to the head.
Tofail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tofail scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tofail throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tofail throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tofail momentarily.
McGuire darts in and clinches Tofail up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Tofail.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tofail's elbow.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Tofail tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Tofail has double underhooks.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to circle away but Tofail has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tofail controls his hands.
Tofail working aggressively here.
Tofail misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tofail working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Tofail breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Tofail avoids nicely.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tofail tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Tofail throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Tofail connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tofail tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Tofail rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
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!
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Tofail and move into the clinch position.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire jabs at Tofail's body.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Tofail circles away.
Tofail misses with a hook.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Tofail prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Tofail tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Tofail misses.
Tobig Tofail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Tofail throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tofail is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tofail moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Tofail throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Tofail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tofail throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire digs a good hook to Tofail's body.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Tofail moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tofail misses.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Tofail keeps it at a distance.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
Tofail takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tofail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tofail will feel that in the morning.
Tofail misses the jab.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Tofail was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire clinches.
Tofail tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire scores with a jab. Tofail acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tofail momentarily.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Tofail's head back.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tofail in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
 Tofail is rocked!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Tofail is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Tofail to the canvas! McGuire follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Amrani (ranked 1934 p4p, 2657 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 177 p4p, 223 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalil Amrani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amrani throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
Amrani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amrani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Mack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mack.
Amrani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amrani lands with an uppercut that bounces Mack off the cage and back into range.
Mack misses the jab.
Mack lands a nice shot that snaps Amrani's head back.
Mack throws a right and a left that Amrani avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Amrani misses its intended target.
Mack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amrani.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amrani cracks Mack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amrani.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
A punch lands to the side of Amrani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Amrani misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Amrani 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.
Amrani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mack momentarily.
Amrani slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
As Mack backs away, Amrani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Amrani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mack's hands.
A jab from Mack misses.
Amrani is looking to counter punch.
Amrani scores with a nice strike.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amrani is looking to counter punch.
Amrani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Mack blocks a jab.
Mack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Mack as he checks the leg kick.
Mack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Amrani.
Mack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mack throws a series of punches but Amrani avoids them all with ease.
Amrani throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Amrani throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
Mack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amrani manages to avoid it.
Amrani is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amrani's hands.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amrani.
An attempted straight right counter from Amrani misses the target.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mack slips a jab from Amrani.
Mack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amrani.
Mack with a nice calf kick.
Amrani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mack lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amrani backs up against the cage.
Amrani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Mack takes one to the chin there.
Amrani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mack's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amrani.
Mack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mack throws an overhand right that lands on Amrani's shoulder, as Amrani tries to avoid the shot.
Amrani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amrani lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Amrani.
Mack misses with a looping left.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amrani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mack blocks a head kick by Amrani.
Amrani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mack lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amrani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Amrani slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Mack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amrani throws out the jab.
Mack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amrani.
Mack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amrani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amrani throws out the jab.
Mack looks to land a combination. Amrani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Amrani throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
A big left from Amrani misses.
Amrani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amrani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amrani scores with a jab. Mack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kain Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amrani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mack momentarily.
Amrani checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Khalil Amrani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amrani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amrani throws a series of strikes that have Mack backpedaling.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amrani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mack in his tracks.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Amrani.
Mack moves out of range of the body kick.
Amrani throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
Mack lands a really nice looking cross but Amrani seems unphased.
Amrani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mack eats them both and turns towards Amrani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Amrani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack scores with a one two! Amrani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Amrani misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Amrani misses.
Amrani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mack has time to react.
Mack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amrani.
Mack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amrani has time to react.
Kain Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amrani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Mack misses
and Amrani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Amrani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amrani staying out of range there.
Mack looks to land a right hand but Amrani moved out of range.
Mack slips a straight right by Amrani.
As Amrani backs off Mack throws a huge counter combo but Amrani manages to avoid it all.
Khalil Amrani is winning the standup battle so far.
Amrani throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mack misses with a body shot.
Mack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mack misses the shot to the body.
Amrani connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mack.
Amrani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Mack misses its intended target.
Amrani blocks a head kick by Mack.
Mack needs to keep his hands up - Amrani had a free shot at his head there.
Mack misses with a hook.
Amrani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amrani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mack has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amrani.
A jab from Amrani finds it's way through Mack's defenses.
Mack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amrani is able to avoid easily.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Mack.
Mack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 Mack is rocked!
Mack scores with a sloppy right hand. Amrani should have avoided that one.
Amrani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mack moves away from the strike by Amrani.
Amrani misses with a body kick.
Amrani feints and then cracks Mack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mack down.
A head kick misses from Mack.
A little feinted left hand from Amrani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Amrani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mack takes a swing at Amrani's ribcage but misses.
Mack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can Amrani finish him?
Amrani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amrani lands with a hook. Mack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amrani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amrani clobbers Mack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mack moves out of range of the body kick.
Amrani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mack walks into a straight right hand from Amrani.
Mack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Amrani misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mack.
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amrani.
Amrani misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amrani momentarily.
Mack seems to have recovered his senses.
Mack looks to land a body kick but Amrani moved away.
Amrani sizes up Mack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mack fails to land with a series of punches.
Amrani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amrani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amrani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mack misses with a jab to the body
enabling Amrani to counter with a crisp jab.
Amrani fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mack to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mack looks to clinch but Amrani throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mack taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khalil Amrani!
Khalil Amrani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 1975 p4p, 2305 weight class) and Walad Anubis (ranked 242 p4p, 277 weight class). Anubis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hideaway. Walad Anubis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anubis lands with a nice body punch.
Anubis throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Anubis off the cage and back into range.
Parker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anubis needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anubis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anubis lands with a cross.
Parker moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anubis! But no joy.
Anubis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.
Anubis throws an off balance right hand
and Parker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anubis really felt that one!
Anubis 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.
Anubis lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Anubis.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Anubis finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anubis will feel that in the morning.
Anubis misses with a straight left.
Anubis misses with a hook to the body
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anubis.
Anubis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
Anubis is rocked!
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Anubis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anubis seems to have recovered his senses.
Anubis tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anubis gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Parker gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Anubis is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 1890 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 236 p4p, 237 weight class). Queen comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard. Leader has chosen Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Leader.
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leader throws a head kick that misses.
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Leader.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Queen had a free shot at his head there.
Leader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Leader tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen closes the distance and clinches.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen works on Leader's body with a couple of short punches.
Queen digs a right hand underneath Leader's ribcage. Leader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leader looks winded!
A short right from Leader on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leader works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Queen.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen lands with a left to the head.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Leader.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leader misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leader lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen blocking some punches.
Leader digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Queen working aggressively here.
Leader works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader avoids the head kick by Queen.
A head kick misses from Queen.
Leader thumps Queen with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Leader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leader.
Leader tries a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Good exchange - Leader coming out on top.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader lands a two punch combo.
Master Leader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Leader.
Leader throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen clinches.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Leader is working Queen over against the cage.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Leader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leader digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Leader breaks the clinch.
Leader lands a two punch combo.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leader throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Queen rushes Leader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Leader.
Queen pushes Leader up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Leader on the inside.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Master Leader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Queen scores with a hook to the body.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader scores with a hook to the body.
Queen lands a right hand.
Leader misses with some punches.
A short left from Leader.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick.
Leader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a single leg into guard. Leader didn't expect that.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader has Queen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen trying to control but Leader is working from the bottom.
Leader looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen won't allow Leader to sweep him here.
Leader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leader controlling Queen's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Queen has passed into half guard!
Leader wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Leader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Queen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leader really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Queen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leader regains half guard.
Leader wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well.
Leader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Queen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Queen's back!
Queen avoids the strikes from Leader.
Queen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leader.
Leader punches the canvas rather than the man.
Queen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Queen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leader.
Leader throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Leader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Leader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader leaves Queen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leader! But no joy.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Leader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master Leader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leader!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leader tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
Queen working the head with strikes.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen working the head and body with strikes.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leader keeps working.
Queen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leader is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Queen cracks Leader with a big right hand but Leader just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Queen is chipping away with strikes.
Leader is trying to buck Queen off.
Leader is not content to let Queen control the position.
Leader takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leader wants to control but Queen postures up.
Leader is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control.
Leader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leader is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader is still trying to improve position.
Leader is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Queen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leader felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leader wants to hold on but Queen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Queen dominating with strikes here.
Queen 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.
Queen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leader is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leader tries to hold on but Queen pushes him away.
Leader is working to get back to half guard.
Leader tries to hold on but Queen postures up.
Queen with good strikes from the mount here!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen cracks Leader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leader has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Leader!
During a confident post fight interview, Master Leader 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Pardi (ranked 2321 p4p, 2361 weight class) and Xylon Kofel (ranked 188 p4p, 190 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pardi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Party Boy Theme. Xylon Kofel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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 21 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Kristof Pardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardi tries for a takedown but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kofel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kofel seems a little lost for a moment, as Pardi dominates the positioning.
Kofel is trying to control Pardi's posture but Pardi avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Pardi stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi is looking to take a break and control but Kofel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kofel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pardi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Pardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pardi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kofel leaves Pardi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pardi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Pardi's head but Pardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel throws a right and a left that Pardi avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Kofel.
Kofel darts in looking for a takedown but Pardi gets double underhooks and turns Kofel into the cage.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kofel swivels and escapes.
Kofel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pardi circles away.
Pardi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kofel digs a good hook to Pardi's body.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Pardi checks it.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pardi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pardi content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kofel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pardi manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pardi shoots for a double leg takedown but Kofel sprawls well. He's pushed Pardi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kofel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown but Kofel shows good takedown defense.
Pardi tries for a takedown but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Pardi with that takedown attempt.
Kofel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pardi defends it well.
Kofel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pardi defends well and Kofel ends up having to push Pardi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pardi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kofel swivels and escapes.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pardi.
Pardi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kofel sprawls well. Kofel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kofel but Kofel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kofel lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Kofel.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kofel slaps away a takedown attempt from Pardi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel lands a lovely overhand right.
Kofel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pardi attempts a counter takedown but Kofel avoids it well and moves away.
Pardi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kofel to the mat! Kofel manages to get full guard.
Kofel pulls Pardi in close to his closed guard and prevents Pardi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kofel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kofel, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi pushes down on Kofel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pardi is thwarting Kofel's attempts to control the position.
Kofel wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pardi is stalling here. Kofel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pardi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kofel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pardi is trying to work for a sweep but Kofel has mounted him!
Pardi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pardi has worked his arm free - good work by Pardi!
Kofel advances to mount.
Pardi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kofel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pardi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kofel wants to control the pace but Pardi is squirming around nicely.
Kofel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pardi wants to hold on but Kofel pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kofel lands a head shot.
Kristof Pardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Pardi walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Pardi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt - Pardi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel cracks Pardi with a good jab.
Xylon Kofel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pardi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pardi shoots in for a double leg but Kofel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kofel shoots in and drives through. Pardi sprawls well.
Pardi has a takedown stuffed.
Kofel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Kofel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kofel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kofel as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pardi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kofel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Kofel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kofel wants to control but Pardi passes into side.
Kofel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kofel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kofel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi is taking a breather. Kofel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kofel won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Kofel actively working from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pardi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kofel!
Kofel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pardi not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kofel 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
An out of breath Xylon Kofel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kristof Pardi was interviewed post fight and said 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1484 p4p, 956 weight class) and Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 108 p4p, 73 weight class). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
142
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145
21 - 15 - 0 |
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KO power |
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World class boxer
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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 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora misses with the combination.
Sykora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Sykora's head but Sykora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Sykora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov cracks Sykora with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Sykora is rocked!
Akhtankhanov darts in looking for a takedown but Sykora gets double underhooks and turns Akhtankhanov into the cage.
That kick from Sykora tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov lands a big right hand that sends Sykora crashing to the mat! Akhtankhanov stays standing though and waves Sykora back to his feet!
Oh Sykora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora ducks into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
A relieved looking Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Susi (ranked 475 p4p, 629 weight class) and Nick Durling (ranked 59 p4p, 79 weight class). Durling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BABYMETAL - KARATE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Durling!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Durling's head but Durling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Susi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durling feints the counter takedown.
Susi throws a leg kick
and Durling counters with a single leg into guard. Susi didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durling passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Susi tries to roll over but Durling keeps him under control.
Durling has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Susi has given up his back.
What can Susi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Susi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi showing good submission defense here.
Susi wants to escape the position.
Durling missing with strikes from the back.
Durling working for the choke.
Durling working for a choke but Susi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi rolls, trying to escape but Durling keeps control of the position.
Durling tightening his grip on Susi, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Durling's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durling is looking for the choke from the back position but Susi is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Durling on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Susi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Susi is trying to break free.
Susi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Durling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Durling.
Will Durling go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durling is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Durling gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Durling gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Durling apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Durling counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Durling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Durling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Susi.
Susi throws a wild body kick that Durling sees coming a mile off.
Durling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A low kick from Susi is predictable there
so Durling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Susi looking for a sweep. Not yet Susi, not yet.
Susi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durling manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durling wants to sweep here but Susi controlling him for the moment.
Durling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Susi is aware though and is defending well.
Durling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.
Susi preventing the sweep.
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.
Durling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Susi defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
Durling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Durling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susi controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Durling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Susi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaarlo Susi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durling.
A swing and a miss from Susi.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Susi misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi throws a body shot but no joy.
Durling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Susi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Susi.
Susi misses with a body kick.
Durling blocks a head kick by Susi.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Susi. Beautiful body shot.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi misses with a body kick.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Durling's head but Durling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi misses with a body shot.
Durling feints the counter takedown.
Susi misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durling checks a leg kick.
Durling with the counter takedown but Susi avoids it easily.
Susi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durling moves away from the strike by Susi.
Susi swings for the body but Durling moves out of range.
Durling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Susi defends it well.
Susi throws a solid leg kick but Durling takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Susi.
Durling with the counter takedown but Susi avoids it easily.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Susi misses with a body shot.
Durling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Susi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi looks to score with a jab to the body but Durling is just out of range.
Susi swings for the body but Durling moves out of range.
Susi misses with a low kick.
Durling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durling feints the counter takedown.
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.
Durling moves out of range of the leg kick from Susi.
Susi throws a lazy body kick
and Durling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Susi won't be happy with that.
Susi stops Durling from passing to mount.
Susi is not content to let Durling control the position.
Durling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Susi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nick Durling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi is trying to control Durling's posture but Durling avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaarlo Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Susi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny King (ranked 285 p4p, 658 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 18 p4p, 42 weight class). Marcel Thibodeaux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lenny King's chin.
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26
286
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can King finish him?!
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
King slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from King.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but King avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. King doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Thibodeaux crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Thibodeaux's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny King!
An out of breath Lenny King 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 337 p4p, 430 weight class) and Adeboye Temidare (ranked 38 p4p, 57 weight class). Adeboye Temidare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adeboye Temidare!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temidare throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temidare punishes Lovanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov walks into a jab.
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lovanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temidare defending well though.
Temidare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Temidare is trying to stand back up but Lovanov is controlling him
Lovanov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temidare's head.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temidare's head.
Lovanov trying to control from Temidare's half guard. Temidare has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Temidare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temidare being controlled here, momentarily.
Lovanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Temidare wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Temidare has wrist control.
Lovanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lovanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Temidare keeps moving.
Temidare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lovanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Temidare is retaining full guard.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Temidare blocks nicely.
Temidare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temidare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Temidare wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Temidare misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lovanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Temidare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temidare being controlled here, momentarily.
Temidare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Temidare lands a slapping body shot.
Temidare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temidare sprawls and moves away.
Lovanov takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
Temidare misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Temidare darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Temidare's shoulder, as Temidare tries to avoid the shot.
Temidare throws a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown. Temidare fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov prevents Temidare from getting back to his feet.
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Temidare keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temidare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temidare can do to turn this around?
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Temidare keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov scores with a shot to the body.
Temidare tests Lovanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temidare keeps working.
Lovanov prevents Temidare from escaping the position.
Temidare defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Lovanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lovanov trying to control the position but Temidare is working away.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Temidare takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Temidare down.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Temidare's head but Temidare avoids it well.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov in side control, throwing shots but Temidare defends.
Temidare is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lovanov connects with a decent elbow.
Temidare avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lovanov.
Lovanov grinds an elbow into Temidare's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Temidare is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lovanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Temidare is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Temidare's face as Lovanov controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov working the ground and pound.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Temidare's head but Temidare avoids it well.
Lovanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Temidare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Temidare.
Lovanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Temidare is working from the bottom.
Lovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temidare keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov works over Temidare with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Temidare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adeboye Temidare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lovanov goes for a double leg but Temidare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temidare continues to drive forward.
Lovanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Temidare to keep the fight standing.
Temidare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Temidare breaks the clinch.
Lovanov punishes Temidare's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temidare pinned against the cage. Temidare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahbit Lovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Temidare coming out on top.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Temidare.
The fighters circling - Temidare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov tries to counter with a takedown but Temidare is quick to defend against it.
Zahbit Lovanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adeboye Temidare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temidare throws a poor cross that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lovanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temidare is keeping the position for now.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Temidare is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Temidare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Lovanov gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lovanov, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Sakala (ranked 202 p4p, 343 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 25 p4p, 41 weight class). Sakala comes to the cage accompanied by Pole Pole. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yannick Sakala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Sakala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler thows a body kick. Sakala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sakala misses with a body shot
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler lands a head kick that stumbles Sakala and the fighters go to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakala, not yet.
Tyler stops Sakala from standing up.
Tyler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyler advances to full mount.
Tyler throwing strikes here but Sakala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tyler tries to control but Sakala wriggling away.
Sakala blocking the ground and pound.
Sakala is squirming around, avoiding Tyler's attempts to control the action.
Tyler throwing strikes but Sakala bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Tyler pushes a forearm under Sakala's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sakala is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Tyler!
Pete Tyler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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