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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kallio (ranked 1537 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Thomas Quessy (ranked 203 p4p, 273 weight class). Quessy has chosen NTM - Ma Benz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quessy.
Quessy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Quessy closes the distance and clinches up with Kallio, looking for a takedown. Quessy pushes Kallio against the cage but Kallio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kallio lands a high kick!
 It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy fails to land the takedown.
Kimmo Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quessy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kallio - the referee stops the clock and Quessy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kallio. Quessy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kallio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kallio looking for a sweep. Not yet Kallio, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kallio looking for a guillotine here but Quessy defends easily.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kallio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quessy is pushing down on Kallio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kallio is fighting to maintain full guard but Quessy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kallio pushes Quessy off looking to stand but Quessy dives back in and keeps control.
Kallio is looking to improve his position.
Quessy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kallio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quessy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio wants to get back to his feet.
Quessy prevents Kallio from improving his position.
Kallio tries to kick Quessy off but Quessy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kallio tries to roll over but Quessy keeps him under control.
Kallio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kallio slaps away a takedown attempt from Quessy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Kallio counters with a quick kick to the body but Quessy blocks it.
Nice cross by Kallio.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kallio sprawls well. Kallio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quessy gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quessy looks for a takedown but Kallio sprawls well.
Quessy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kallio avoids it really well and circles away.
Quessy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kallio's waist but Kallio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quessy off to one side.
Kallio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Quessy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kallio sprawls well. He's pushed Quessy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kallio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kallio punishes Quessy's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Quessy moved away.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quessy darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Quessy into the cage.
Quessy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Quessy sees coming a mile off.
Quessy fails with the takedown
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallio looking for a sweep. Not yet Kallio, not yet.
Quessy is stalling in the full guard.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Kallio is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kallio throws a series of punches but Quessy avoids them all with ease.
Quessy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kallio is pressing down on Quessy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kallio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kallio is trying to control the position but Quessy postures up.
Kallio keeping full guard, as Quessy tries to pass.
Kallio looking for a sweep. Not yet Kallio, not yet.
Kallio working a defensive guard here.
Quessy stands up over Kallio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy looking to pass the guard.
Quessy postures up in Kallio's guard and throws a big left but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio looking for a triangle here. Quessy is fighting it but it looks tight! Kallio pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Quessy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kimmo Kallio!
A relieved looking Kimmo Kallio 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 1466 p4p, 1364 weight class) and Jeremy Arnason (ranked 194 p4p, 180 weight class). Arnason is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michael Jackson - Off The Wall. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker misses the jab.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Parker works the jab nicely.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Arnason checks it.
Arnason slips under a jab from Parker.
Arnason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker misses with a shot to the body
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnason scores with a nice right hand.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Arnason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Arnason misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason takes a shot to the head.
Parker gets through Arnason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arnason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parker is keeping busy.
Parker blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arnason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Parker.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker is leaning against Arnason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker presses Arnason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnason.
Arnason throws a head punch that misses.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arnason trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arnason backwards.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Arnason.
A nice left hand lands by Arnason.
Arnason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnason scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arnason throws an elbow but misses.
Arnason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with some punches.
Arnason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arnason lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Arnason misses with some punches.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
Arnason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Parker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arnason can turn it around.
Parker tries to land knees in the clinch but Arnason avoids the damage to the body.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnason's elbow.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker is working Arnason over against the cage.
Arnason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnason is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arnason has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Arnason swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parker is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnason.
Arnason blocks an uppercut.
Arnason lands a right hand.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arnason struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnason.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker missing with knees to the body.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Arnason.
A nice left hand lands by Arnason.
A short right from Parker.
Arnason swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnason lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with some punches.
Arnason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arnason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Jeremy Arnason has been cut.
Arnason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnason lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnason blocks an elbow strike.
Arnason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnason working aggressively here.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Arnason misses with the head strike.
Arnason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
Arnason tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Jacob Parker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Arnason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parker lands a head kick!
Parker moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Arnason lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Arnason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Arnason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a low kick but Arnason avoids it.
Parker scores with the left hand. Arnason knows he should have avoided that one.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Arnason throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker slips a straight right by Arnason.
Parker throws a jab when Arnason was well out of range.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnason throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Parker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arnason!
Arnason throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Arnason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker thows a body kick. Arnason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.
Arnason lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Jacob Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Parker.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason slips under a jab.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Arnason lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Parker.
Arnason darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parker tries to work over Arnason's front leg with a kick but Arnason checks it.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker slips under a jab.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arnason throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker tried to counter with a leg kick but Arnason avoided it.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Parker lands a two punch combo.
Arnason scores with a nice right hand.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Arnason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnason.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnason.
Parker moves away from the strike by Arnason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnason. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Arnason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Arnason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Arnason misses with a hook.
Parker misses with a hook
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Arnason there.
Arnason misses with a straight right.
Parker throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker tries to clinch up but Arnason circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Arnason lands a nice looking body shot.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Parker swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker misses with a shot to the body
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnason throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arnason throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Parker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Arnason's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arnason throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arnason just manages to avoid it.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arnason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arnason tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker cracks Arnason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Arnason moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker scores with a jab.
Parker clobbers Arnason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnason blocks a leg kick.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Parker misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker thumps Arnason with a low kick.
Parker staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Arnason.
Parker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker connects with a leg kick.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Arnason should have avoided that one.
Arnason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Arnason.
Arnason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
A swing and a miss from Arnason.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnason throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Arnason slips under a jab.
Arnason throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker tries to clinch up but Arnason circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker misses with a body punch
and Arnason counters with a straight right hand.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Arnason missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Arnason manages to avoid it.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason lands a right hook to the body.
Arnason avoids the head kick by Parker.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnason misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Arnason lands a body shot.
Arnason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arnason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Arnason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Arnason misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Parker jabs Arnason right on the nose. Arnason blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker punishes Arnason's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Arnason off the cage and back into range.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arnason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arnason throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arnason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeremy Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob Parker.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacob Parker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jacob Parker thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jeremy Arnason was interviewed post fight and said 'I have a lot of respect for Viktor, I fought in a way that catered to his fight style and it didn't work like I planned. But you best believe I'll be back soon working for a rematch!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Francis (ranked 1492 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Pultti Pyssy (ranked 147 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pultti Pyssy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyssy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pyssy scores with a hook to the body. Francis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyssy lands a leg kick that knocks Francis off balance momentarily.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyssy.
Pyssy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyssy lands with a shot to the body.
Pyssy connects with a body shot.
Pyssy misses with a hook. Francis ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyssy.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Pyssy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Pyssy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyssy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis is looking for a sweep. Pyssy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pyssy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pyssy wants to control but Francis is keeping him busy.
Pyssy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Francis defending well though.
Francis wants to control but Pyssy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pyssy works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pyssy trying to control the position but Francis is working away.
What's Francis going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pyssy happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Francis is not content to let Pyssy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy wants to control the action here but instead Francis manages to pass to full mount!
Francis prevents Pyssy from getting the reversal.
Francis controlling from the full mount.
Francis tries to control but Pyssy wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyssy is working to get back to half guard.
Francis controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pultti Pyssy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Francis moves away from the strike by Pyssy.
Good work by Francis as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Pyssy coming out on top.
Pyssy throws an off balance right hand
and Francis counters with an inside leg kick.
Pyssy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pyssy lands with a shot to the body.
Pyssy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pyssy shoots in but no luck this time.
As Pyssy backs away, Francis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Francis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pyssy doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Pyssy.
Pyssy with the inside leg kick.
Francis slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyssy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pyssy throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Pyssy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyssy lands a slapping body shot.
Pyssy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyssy. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyssy scores with a sloppy right hand. Francis should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Oliver Francis has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Francis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Francis was covering up waiting for the punch and Pyssy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pyssy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Pyssy from controlling successfully.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
Pyssy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Francis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pyssy has Francis in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy working a defensive guard here.
Pyssy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pyssy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Francis defends well.
Pyssy can't keep his opponent in guard - Francis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pyssy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Pyssy keeping control of the position.
Pyssy is trying to maintain the position but Francis is very close to passing his half guard.
Pyssy actively working from the bottom here.
Francis is trying to control the action in half guard but Pyssy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyssy manages to get to full guard.
Pyssy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pultti Pyssy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Francis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
Oliver Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyssy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pyssy misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Francis counter with a right hand.
Pyssy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Francis misses with a hook.
Pyssy misses with a straight right.
Francis is looking for a counter combo.
Francis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Pyssy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Pyssy misses
and Francis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pyssy works Francis's body with a nice hook.
Pyssy looks to land a body kick but Francis moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Francis misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francis manages to avoid it.
Francis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pyssy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pyssy scores with a hook.
Pyssy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Francis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Francis scores with a push kick.
Pyssy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Francis.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyssy.
Francis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliver Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Francis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pyssy misses with a right hand
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pyssy scores with a body shot.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Pyssy is predictable there
and Francis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Francis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pyssy at a distance.
Francis lands a slapping body shot.
Pyssy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 Pyssy is rocked!
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis cracks Pyssy with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Francis!
After winning the bout, Oliver Francis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1090 p4p, 1371 weight class) and Lars Kay (ranked 77 p4p, 98 weight class). Lars Kay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 52 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chugman.
Kay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Kay misses.
Kay lands with a cross.
A big left from Kay misses.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chugman's head backwards.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a body punch but Chugman moves out of range.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Kay circles away and keeps his distance.
Kay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kay 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.
Chugman staying out of range there.
Kay doesn't manage to clinch there - Chugman circles away.
Kay gets the takedown into side control.
Kay is working Chugman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kay wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking for a sweep.
Kay wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman tries to bench press Kay off him but Kay keeps the position.
Chugman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Kay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kay throwing shots but Chugman is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Chugman's temple.
Kay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kay slips a nice elbow through Chugman's hands, connecting with Chugman's forehead.
Chugman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Kay.
Chugman trying to control here.
Kay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chugman defending well though.
Kay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman gets full guard.
Chugman controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kay wants to clinch up but Chugman keeps it at a distance.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay jabs Chugman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kay with the counter takedown but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chugman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kay won't be happy with that.
Kay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chugman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lars Kay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay is concentrating on defense, preventing Chugman from advancing position.
Chugman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Chugman drops an elbow to the side of Kay's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kay trying to control but Chugman postures up.
Chugman wants to free his trapped foot but Kay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman passes into side control, despite Kay's attempt to control the position.
Kay regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chugman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is taking a breather. Kay 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.
Chugman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kay for as long as he can get away with.
Kay wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chugman throws a looping overhand right but Kay ducks down to avoid it.
Kay tries to clinch but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kay throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Kay lands with a straight right. Chugman didn't see that one coming.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Chugman takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chugman on his heels. He'll look to pass Chugman's guard now, I'm sure.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Chugman blocks nicely.
Kay trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman has control of Kay's left arm, preventing Kay from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chugman.
A lull in the action here as Chugman stalls from top position.
Chugman lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman working the ground and pound but Kay is defending the strikes.
Kay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chugman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay manages to get back to half guard.
Kay is trying to control but Chugman manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman with shots to the head and body - Kay looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kay is looking to improve his position but Chugman isn't that keen on the idea.
Chugman goes for an armbar but he's not got it Kay turns into him and now he's in Chugman's guard.
Kay pushing down on Chugman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Kay is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kay's back!
Kay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kay is looking to get to half guard.
Kay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chugman breaks from Kay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chugman misses with a head shot.
Kay tries to lock up and control but Chugman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.
Chugman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chugman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Kay lands with a light punch inside.
Chugman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kay just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Kay.
Chugman trying to stall but Kay improves his position.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Kay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chugman.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chugman regains guard.
Chugman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chugman is trying to keep Kay in close.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman trying to control the position here.
Kay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chugman wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Kay controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chugman throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chugman but Chugman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chugman to the ground. Kay is now in Chugman's guard.
Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay scoring with some ground and pound.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chugman 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.
Kay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman throws a sloppy strike and Kay has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Chugman is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kay!
Lars Kay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 750 p4p, 693 weight class) and Kotaro Asakura (ranked 57 p4p, 54 weight class). Asakura has chosen Venom by $ B as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kotaro Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura is trying to push Akhtankhanov away but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asakura pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Asakura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Asakura counters with a left and a right that stings Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Asakura.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akhtankhanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov looks to clinch
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura is rocked!
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that has Asakura reeling! Akhtankhanov follows up with more punches and Asakura is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 560 p4p, 674 weight class) and Arax Lightspeed (ranked 68 p4p, 81 weight class). Lightspeed has chosen Silver Scrapes - Danny McCarthy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17 - 4 - 0 |
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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 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arax Lightspeed!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Roll.
Roll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightspeed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lightspeed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roll has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lightspeed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Lightspeed on the inside.
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Lightspeed has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lightspeed to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightspeed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lightspeed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roll drives through and clinches with Lightspeed against the cage.
Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Lightspeed lands an uppercut.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Lightspeed swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll pulls guard.
Lightspeed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lightspeed postures up.
Roll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roll bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lightspeed's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll pushing down on Lightspeed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roll prevents Lightspeed from improving his position.
Roll is thwarting Lightspeed's attempts to control the position.
Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Lightspeed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lightspeed wants to improve his position but Roll is controlling well.
Lightspeed is still trying to improve position.
Roll is looking to take a break and control but Lightspeed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lightspeed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roll. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightspeed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed won't allow Roll to pass to mount.
Lightspeed trying to control from the bottom.
Lightspeed wants to get back to full guard but Roll has mounted him!
Roll trying to control but Lightspeed is having none of it.
Roll has control of Lightspeed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lightspeed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roll wants to control the pace but Lightspeed is squirming around nicely.
Roll working for a submission but Lightspeed is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll is trying to take his opponent's back.
Roll trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roll is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lightspeed is surviving well by controlling Roll's body position as best he can.
Roll jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lightspeed manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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Roll is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lightspeed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lightspeed blocks a leg kick.
Roll throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lightspeed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lightspeed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lightspeed wants to counter the offense by Roll and move into the clinch position.
Roll shoots in and drives through. Lightspeed sprawls well.
Lightspeed steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roll connects with a solid leg kick.
Lightspeed slips under a jab from Roll.
Roll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lightspeed defends it nicely.
Lightspeed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightspeed lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lightspeed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lightspeed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roll lands an uppercut.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Lightspeed.
Roll is trying to push Lightspeed away but Lightspeed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lightspeed digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lightspeed has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Lightspeed pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands with a short shot to the head.
Lightspeed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lightspeed backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightspeed working aggressively here.
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightspeed's elbow.
Lightspeed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lightspeed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lightspeed digs a right hand into Roll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roll's gas tank.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Lightspeed scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Roll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lightspeed.
A head punch on the inside from Lightspeed fails to land.
Roll blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
A hook to the body from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolls head.
Roll is trying to drag Lightspeed to the mat but Lightspeed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Lightspeed lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lightspeed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roll is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Lightspeed on the inside.
Roll misses with some punches.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Roll blocks it.
Lightspeed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lightspeed scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Lightspeed.
Roll is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Lightspeed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightspeed's elbow.
Roll misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arax Lightspeed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lightspeed blocks the body kick.
Lightspeed tries to counter with a clinch but Roll shakes him off and moves away.
Roll throws a body punch but Lightspeed moves out of range.
Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lightspeed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lightspeed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll throws a low kick but Lightspeed avoids it.
Lightspeed counters with a body kick.
Roll has a takedown stuffed.
Lightspeed wants to counter the offense by Roll and move into the clinch position.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Lightspeed moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lightspeed misses.
Roll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lightspeed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed ducks right into an uppercut from Roll.
A shot to the body from Roll misses
and Lightspeed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll clinches up with Lightspeed and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll pulls guard.
Lightspeed trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Roll controls Lightspeed momentarily but Lightspeed frees himself.
Roll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lightspeed defends it easily.
Roll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roll is looking for a triangle but Lightspeed pushes his legs off easily.
Lightspeed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lightspeed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lightspeed controls the pace.
Lightspeed looking to pass the guard.
Roll working for submissions but it's allowed Lightspeed to get to half guard.
Roll tries to roll over but Lightspeed keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roll is trying to control but can't.
Lightspeed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roll is not content to let Lightspeed control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roll is pressing down on Lightspeed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lightspeed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lightspeed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lightspeed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lightspeed defends it easily.
Lightspeed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lightspeed wants to stand and escape but instead Roll has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roll trying to move into half guard but instead Lightspeed has managed to sweep!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roll 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
An out of breath Rokken Roll 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Palhares (ranked 510 p4p, 549 weight class) and Boryslav Margera (ranked 60 p4p, 65 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by Right On/ Showcore. Margera has chosen Daniel Lioneye - The King of Rock 'n' Roll as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryslav Margera!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Margera scores with a hook to the body. Palhares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws a low kick but Margera moves out of range easily.
Palhares wants to slow Margera down by chopping away at his legs.
Margera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Palhares is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Margera misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Palhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Margera throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tries for a takedown but Margera circles away easily
and Margera moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Margera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Palhares lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Palhares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Margera.
Margera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palhares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Margera.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares crunches a lovely knee into Margera's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palhares misses with a leg kick.
Margera throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
A cross from Palhares lands.
Boryslav Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Margera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Palhares.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Margera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Margera.
Palhares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Palhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Margera throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Margera moves in looking to clinch but Palhares pushes him off.
Palhares takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Margera wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palhares's head.
Nice cross by Palhares.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera lands a nice shot that snaps Palhares's head back.
Margera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palhares with a body shot.
Palhares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Margera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palhares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares with a jab.
Palhares misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Margera has time to react.
Margera takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palhares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Margera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Margera is looking for a sweep.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
Palhares tries for a kimura but Margera is defending well.
Palhares working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Margera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Margera tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Palhares seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Margera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Margera.
Margera jabs Palhares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Palhares looks to clinch
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Margera throws a lazy uppercut
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Margera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Margera moves out of range of the leg kick from Palhares.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares throws a low kick but Margera avoids it.
Margera lands with a nice body punch.
Margera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Margera thuds a left hand into Palhares's body.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Margera misses.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palhares punishes Margera's body with a nice straight punch.
Margera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palhares throws a front kick aimed at Margera's knee but Margera avoids it well.
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Margera moved away.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Margera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margera checks it well.
Margera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Margera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palhares in his tracks.
Boryslav Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Margera jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Palhares shoots for a takedown but Margera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Margera.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palhares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palhares scores with a hook.
Margera cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.
Palhares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares misses with a leg kick.
Margera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Margera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Palhares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Margera works Palhares's body with a nice hook.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Palhares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Margera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera throws a sloppy body shot
and Palhares counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Margera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Margera wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Palhares 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.
Margera defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Palhares lands with a shot to the body.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares closes the distance but Margera moves to the side
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera cracks Palhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Margera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Margera.
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!
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
Margera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Margera throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
Margera misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Margera.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Palhares throws a big counter combination but Margera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Margera defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Palhares misses the target.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Palhares moved out of range.
Palhares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Margera to the mat! Margera manages to get full guard.
Margera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palhares is one step ahead there.
Palhares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera trying to control the position here.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palhares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Margera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
Margera pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
Margera is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palhares postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
That's four 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.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Margera is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margera lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Margera just manages to avoid it.
Margera checks a leg kick.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Margera blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Margera with a hook.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera throws a series of punches but Palhares avoids them all with ease.
Palhares lands with a right hand.
It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Palhares moves into the clinch successfully.
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Palhares.
I think Margera 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boryslav Margera!
After winning the bout, Boryslav Margera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 562 p4p, 481 weight class) and Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 69 p4p, 58 weight class). Nerdspoof The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by Loser. Mcgee has chosen No More Hot Dogs as his entrance music. Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rockwell Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee slips a straight right by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Mcgee unleashes a big counter combination but Nerdspoof The 3rd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcgee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Nerdspoof The 3rd. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd is defended easily by Mcgee.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Nerdspoof The 3rd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mcgee connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a nice looking body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a jab to the head.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgee tries to keep at a distance but Nerdspoof The 3rd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with the takedown
letting Mcgee counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcgee looks to land a combination but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgee or not.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Mcgee from breaking the clinch.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling him.
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a straight right. Mcgee didn't see that one coming.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a shot from downtown. Mcgee moves away and avoids it.
Mcgee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee is looking for the big counter here.
Mcgee tries to bum rush Nerdspoof The 3rd with a series of wild strikes but Nerdspoof The 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcgee backs up against the cage.
It looks like Rockwell Mcgee has been cut.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight left.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to land a combination but Mcgee avoids it well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Mcgee misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a one-two to the body.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stuns Mcgee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mcgee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nice jab there from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgee wants it to stay on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd has been cut.
Mcgee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd closes the distance and clinches.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgee to keep the fight standing.
Mcgee is trying to push Nerdspoof The 3rd away but Nerdspoof The 3rd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Mcgee wants to break free but Nerdspoof The 3rd has control.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nerdspoof The 3rds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swinging wildly here.
Mcgee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mcgee lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee gets caught flat footed, as Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcgee wants to stand up but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling him.
Mcgee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mcgee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with an uppercut
enabling Mcgee to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgee tries to move into range but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
As Nerdspoof The 3rd backs off Mcgee throws a huge counter combo but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to avoid it all.
Mcgee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
Mcgee unleashes a big counter combination but Nerdspoof The 3rd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee counters with a left to the body.
Mcgee throws a hook but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight left.
Nerdspoof The 3rd darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgee gets double underhooks and turns Nerdspoof The 3rd into the cage.
Mcgee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to land a combination. Mcgee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Despite the aggression on Mcgee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a looping right.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Mcgee throws a counter combo.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a hook.
Mcgee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Good standup being displayed there by Nerdspoof The 3rd as he connects with a hook.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a lazy right hand but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcgee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgee throws the left hand but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Nerdspoof The 3rd both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nerdspoof The 3rd dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgee's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nerdspoof The 3rd won't allow Mcgee to get back to his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcgee is wriggling around but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to pass to half guard.
Mcgee kicks Nerdspoof The 3rd off and gets back to his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nerdspoof The 3rd checks a low kick from Mcgee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd missing with a left hand there. Mcgee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Mcgee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee counters with a good low kick that Nerdspoof The 3rd was not able to check.
Mcgee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Nerdspoof The 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgee.
Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcgee. Mcgee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgee keeps the fight on the outside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgee slips a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
As Nerdspoof The 3rd backs off Mcgee throws a huge counter combo but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to avoid it all.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee's shoulder, as Mcgee tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Mcgee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd clinches.
Mcgee missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to pull guard.
Mcgee is looking to break free of the clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd has double underhooks.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Nerdspoof The 3rd has the dominant position.
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a hook.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a jab when Mcgee was well out of range.
Mcgee throws out a counter right but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it with no problem.
Mcgee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Mcgee is looking for the big counter here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a nice head shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgee.
Good exchange - Nerdspoof The 3rd coming out on top.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee throws a right and a left that Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids nicely.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgee throws out a counter right but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it with no problem.
Mcgee slips a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Mcgee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nerdspoof The 3rd circles away quickly and effectively.
Nerdspoof The 3rd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd darts in and clinches Mcgee up against the cage.
Mcgee is looking to break free of the clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgee's efforts to push away.
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcgee regains guard immediately.
Mcgee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nerdspoof The 3rd dives into side control.
Mcgee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nerdspoof The 3rd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcgee is being controlled here.
Mcgee pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mcgee prevents Nerdspoof The 3rd from improving position.
Mcgee pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nerdspoof The 3rd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nerdspoof The 3rd slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nerdspoof The 3rd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nerdspoof The 3rd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgee being controlled for a moment.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgee is not content to let Nerdspoof The 3rd control the position.
Mcgee is pushing Nerdspoof The 3rd's head away, looking to escape. Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to hold on to the position though.
Rockwell Mcgee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Nerdspoof The 3rd is dominant here and he's now got Mcgee's back!
Mcgee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nerdspoof The 3rd off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nerdspoof The 3rd biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mcgee.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgee can do to turn this around?
Mcgee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nerdspoof The 3rd gets his way!
Nerdspoof The 3rd struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has good solid back control here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcgee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd biding his time, controlling Mcgee.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position well here. Mcgee rolled but Nerdspoof The 3rd kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nerdspoof The 3rd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rapheal (ranked 434 p4p, 458 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 63 p4p, 66 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragneel's choice of entrance music: Come the Fire Dragon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel punishes Rapheal's body with a nice straight punch.
Rapheal slips under a jab.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rapheal misses the body punch
and Dragneel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel stuns Rapheal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragneel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dragneel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rapheal rather than just go for the knockout.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body kick.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Dragneel misses
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rapheal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Rapheal checks it
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapheal.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Rapheal ducks down to avoid it.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Rapheal moves out of range.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rapheal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapheal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Rapheal lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rapheal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rapheal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel tries a quick counter leg kick but Rapheal is wise to it.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Rapheal throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rapheal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragneel scrambles back to his feet.
Rapheal lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dragneel manages to circle out of the way.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Rapheal's legs.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Dragneel.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel lands with a nice body kick.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
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.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Dragneel defending well as Rapheal loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapheal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Dragneel and move into the clinch.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Rapheal takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Rapheal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragneel. That one must have hurt.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Rapheal moves out of range easily.
Rapheal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Rapheal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Rapheal's shoulder, as Rapheal tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dragneel. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragneel is breathing heavily.
Dragneel misses with a jab to the body
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Dragneel misses with the body kick
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel is rocked!
Rapheal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Dragneel is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Rapheal checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Rapheal's leg. Rapheal is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Rapheal scores with a leg kick.
Rapheal slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
Rapheal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Rapheal is looking to clinch.
Dragneel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Rapheal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
Rapheal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rapheal is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Rapheal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dragneel.
Rapheal blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rapheal thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dragneel! Rapheal lets Dragneel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rapheal slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Rapheal misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Dragneel misses
and Rapheal scores with a counter punch that sends Dragneel to the canvas! Rapheal smells blood - he's punishing Dragneel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dragneel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dezmond Drake (ranked 210 p4p, 50 weight class) and Jair Brown (ranked 25 p4p, 7 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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jair Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Drake blocks it well.
Brown looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jair Brown has been cut.
Brown with a hook.
Drake misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown moves away from the strike by Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown moves away from the strike by Drake.
Brown throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake 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.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a push kick but Drake slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake takes one on the button.
Drake thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Jair Brown's cut even more.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown avoids the body shot from Drake.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drake scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dezmond Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake connects with a jab.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown slips under a jab from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
It looked like Drake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a body shot.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Drake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Drake.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocks a body shot from Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezmond Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Jair Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Brown staying out of range there.
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drake throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake blocking some punches.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Drake prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dezmond Drake.
Well Drake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dezmond Drake!
After winning the bout, Dezmond Drake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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